Withdrawals

Overall
(N=7)
Participation has concluded in the study due to:
declined to participate 1 (14.3%)
moved out of area 0 (0%)
deceased 2 (28.6%)
withdrawn due to incarceration 0 (0%)
withdrawn due to previous enrollment 0 (0%)
withdrawn for other reason 4 (57.1%)


  • n=7 withdrawals from study
  • n=258 enrolled participants remaining after withdrawals
  • withdrawn participants are not included in summaries of baseline and follow-ups

Screen 1

Overall
(N=568)
Filled out online contact form?
No 237 (41.7%)
Yes 330 (58.1%)
Missing 1 (0.2%)
How did you hear about us?
Called from newspaper advertisement 2 (0.4%)
Called from social media advertisement 21 (3.7%)
Dating apps (Grindr, Jack'd, etc.) 132 (23.2%)
Dating apps, spoke to Niko (Grindr, Jack'd, etc.) 4 (0.7%)
Direct recruitment by staff in a NJ setting, not NJCRI 2 (0.4%)
Direct recruitment by staff in a NYC setting 13 (2.3%)
Don't Know/ Don't Remember 13 (2.3%)
NJCRI 16 (2.8%)
NYC-Subway advertisements 5 (0.9%)
Other 24 (4.2%)
Peer recruitment 287 (50.5%)
Saw flyer 14 (2.5%)
Saw post in Craigslist 34 (6.0%)
Missing 1 (0.2%)
If called from social media advertisement, which social media platform?
Don't Know/ Don't Remember 2 (0.4%)
Facebook 16 (2.8%)
Instagram 2 (0.4%)
Reddit 1 (0.2%)
Missing 547 (96.3%)
Do you voluntarily agree to participate in this brief research interview?
Yes 566 (99.6%)
Missing 2 (0.4%)
Age at Screener 1
Mean (SD) 27.2 (5.29)
Median [Min, Max] 27.0 [17.0, 61.0]
Missing 1 (0.2%)
Do you live in the New York City or Newark metropolitan area?
No 3 (0.5%)
Yes 562 (98.9%)
Missing 3 (0.5%)
Are you able to conduct research study activities in English or Spanish?
Yes 565 (99.5%)
Missing 3 (0.5%)
What are your personal gender pronouns?
He/him 398 (70.1%)
Other 8 (1.4%)
Prefer not to Answer 5 (0.9%)
She/her 111 (19.5%)
They/them 41 (7.2%)
Missing 5 (0.9%)
What was your assigned sex at birth?
Female 26 (4.6%)
Intersex 5 (0.9%)
Male 529 (93.1%)
Prefer not to answer 3 (0.5%)
Missing 5 (0.9%)
If you are found eligible for the N4 Connect Study, are you willing to follow NYU's COVID guidelines?
No 4 (0.7%)
Yes 559 (98.4%)
Missing 5 (0.9%)
Have you been diagnosed as living with HIV?
No 7 (1.2%)
Yes 556 (97.9%)
Missing 5 (0.9%)
Screener 1 Completion
Complete 567 (99.8%)
Incomplete 1 (0.2%)
Screener 1 Eligibility
ELIGIBLE 402 (70.8%)
INELIGIBLE 166 (29.2%)

Gender Identity

Overall
(N=563)
Gender Identity
Gender Non-binary 50 (8.9%)
Genderfluid 5 (0.9%)
Genderqueer 9 (1.6%)
Man, male 381 (67.7%)
None of these describe me, other 3 (0.5%)
Prefer not to answer 5 (0.9%)
Questioning, or unsure of your gender identity 1 (0.2%)
Transfemale/ Transgender Woman 34 (6.0%)
Transgender 22 (3.9%)
Transman/ Transgender Man 4 (0.7%)
Woman, female 36 (6.4%)
More Than One Identity 13 (2.3%)

Sexual Orientation

Overall
(N=563)
Sexual Orientation
Bisexual 89 (15.8%)
Do not use labels to identify yourself 2 (0.4%)
Gay 340 (60.4%)
Have not figured out or are in the process of figuring out your sexuality 1 (0.2%)
Lesbian 5 (0.9%)
Other 6 (1.1%)
Pansexual 37 (6.6%)
Prefer not to answer 11 (2.0%)
Queer 5 (0.9%)
Straight or heterosexual 63 (11.2%)
Two-spirit 1 (0.2%)
More Than One Orientation 3 (0.5%)

Race/Ethnicity

Overall
(N=568)
Do you consider yourself Hispanic or Latino/a/x?
Don't Know 2 (0.4%)
No 276 (48.6%)
Yes 285 (50.2%)
Missing 5 (0.9%)
Black or African American
Checked 344 (60.6%)
Unchecked 224 (39.4%)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Checked 29 (5.1%)
Unchecked 539 (94.9%)
Asian
Checked 5 (0.9%)
Unchecked 563 (99.1%)
White
Checked 59 (10.4%)
Unchecked 509 (89.6%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Checked 2 (0.4%)
Unchecked 566 (99.6%)
Biracial or Multiracial
Checked 79 (13.9%)
Unchecked 489 (86.1%)
Other
Checked 111 (19.5%)
Unchecked 457 (80.5%)
Refuse to Answer
Checked 18 (3.2%)
Unchecked 550 (96.8%)

PHS Categories

Ethnic Categories Total
Not Hispanic or Latino Hispanic or Latino Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity
PHS Race Category
    American Indian/Alaska Native 2 11 0 13
    Asian 2 1 0 3
    Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0
    Black or African American 242 58 2 302
    White 5 39 0 44
    More than One Race 23 70 0 93
    Unknown or Not Reported 2 106 5 113
Total 276 285 7 568


PHS Category Ethnicity Assigned Sex at Birth Frequency
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Female 14
American Indian/Alaska Native Hispanic or Latino Female 1
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Female 5
White Hispanic or Latino Female 1
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Female 1
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Female 4
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Intersex 4
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Intersex 1
American Indian/Alaska Native Not Hispanic or Latino Male 2
Asian Not Hispanic or Latino Male 2
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Male 223
White Not Hispanic or Latino Male 5
More than One Race Not Hispanic or Latino Male 23
Unknown or Not Reported Not Hispanic or Latino Male 2
American Indian/Alaska Native Hispanic or Latino Male 10
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Male 53
White Hispanic or Latino Male 38
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Male 68
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Male 101
Black or African American Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity Male 2
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1
Asian Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1

Screen 2

Overall
(N=287)
Enter the documentation of HIV status provided
Full Medical Record with diagnosis and name 6 (2.1%)
HIV diagnosis letter on letterhead from testing site (NOT anonymous testing site) 1 (0.3%)
HIV Lab Results provided by participant 163 (56.8%)
HIV Lab testing conducted by the N4 Connect Study 27 (9.4%)
HIV meds or Prescription w/ participant's name 81 (28.2%)
M11Q Form 1 (0.3%)
Other 8 (2.8%)
Obtained copy/ photo of provided documentation?
No 10 (3.5%)
Yes 194 (67.6%)
Missing 83 (28.9%)
Are you willing to use your own phone or a phone provided by the project for text message interviews?
Yes, willing to use own phone 217 (75.6%)
Yes, willing to use project phone 70 (24.4%)
Is the participant preliminarily eligible?
Eligible 281 (97.9%)
Not eligible 5 (1.7%)
Missing 1 (0.3%)
Screener 2 Completion
Complete 284 (99.0%)
Incomplete 2 (0.7%)
Unverified 1 (0.3%)

Opt Out

Overall
(N=67)
Participation has concluded/opted-out of participation due to:
Declined to participate 15 (22.4%)
Moved out of the area 1 (1.5%)
Unable to contact/ no contact information available 24 (35.8%)
Withdrawn due to previous enrollment 1 (1.5%)
Withdrawn for other reason 26 (38.8%)

Enrollment

Total

Cumulative Enrolled Cumulative Target Current Deficit
264 270 6

By Viral Load

Viral Load Cumulative Enrolled
Detectable 49
Undetectable (< 200 copies/mL) 215

Baseline Interview

Demographics (Baseline Sample)

Age, Sex at Birth, and Race/Ethnicity

Overall
(N=257)
Age at Screener 1
Mean (SD) 25.2 (2.38)
Median [Min, Max] 25.0 [19.0, 28.0]
What was your assigned sex at birth?
Female 9 (3.5%)
Intersex 1 (0.4%)
Male 246 (95.7%)
Prefer not to answer 1 (0.4%)
Do you consider yourself Hispanic or Latino/a/x?
Don't Know 2 (0.8%)
No 106 (41.2%)
Yes 149 (58.0%)
Black or African American
Checked 142 (55.3%)
Unchecked 115 (44.7%)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Checked 12 (4.7%)
Unchecked 245 (95.3%)
Asian
Unchecked 257 (100%)
White
Checked 32 (12.5%)
Unchecked 225 (87.5%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Checked 1 (0.4%)
Unchecked 256 (99.6%)
Biracial or Multiracial
Checked 45 (17.5%)
Unchecked 212 (82.5%)
Other
Checked 56 (21.8%)
Unchecked 201 (78.2%)
Refuse to Answer
Checked 11 (4.3%)
Unchecked 246 (95.7%)

PHS Categories

Ethnic Categories Total
Not Hispanic or Latino Hispanic or Latino Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity
PHS Race Category
    American Indian/Alaska Native 0 5 0 5
    Asian 0 0 0 0
    Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0
    Black or African American 92 24 2 118
    White 0 25 0 25
    More than One Race 14 41 0 55
    Unknown or Not Reported 0 54 0 54
Total 106 149 2 257


PHS Category Ethnicity Assigned Sex at Birth Frequency
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Female 3
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Female 4
White Hispanic or Latino Female 1
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Female 1
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Intersex 1
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Male 88
More than One Race Not Hispanic or Latino Male 14
American Indian/Alaska Native Hispanic or Latino Male 5
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Male 20
White Hispanic or Latino Male 24
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Male 40
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Male 53
Black or African American Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity Male 2
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1

Gender Identity

Overall
(N=257)
Gender Identity
Gender Non-binary 31 (12.1%)
Genderfluid 5 (1.9%)
Genderqueer 5 (1.9%)
Man, male 163 (63.4%)
None of these describe me, other 2 (0.8%)
Prefer not to answer 1 (0.4%)
Questioning, or unsure of your gender identity 1 (0.4%)
Transfemale/ Transgender Woman 16 (6.2%)
Transgender 9 (3.5%)
Transman/ Transgender Man 1 (0.4%)
Woman, female 15 (5.8%)
More Than One Identity 8 (3.1%)

Sexual Identity

Overall
(N=257)
Sexual Orientation
Bisexual 34 (13.2%)
Do not use labels to identify yourself 2 (0.8%)
Gay 160 (62.3%)
Have not figured out or are in the process of figuring out your sexuality 0 (0%)
Lesbian 1 (0.4%)
Other 3 (1.2%)
Pansexual 24 (9.3%)
Prefer not to answer 7 (2.7%)
Queer 5 (1.9%)
Straight or heterosexual 17 (6.6%)
Two-spirit 1 (0.4%)
More Than One Orientation 3 (1.2%)

Sexual or Gender Minority

Gender Minority Total
No Yes
Sexual Orientation Minority
    No 11 (4.3%) 6 (2.3%) 17 (6.6%)
    Yes 160 (62%) 80 (31%) 240 (93%)
Total 171 (67%) 86 (33%) 257 (100%)

Other Demographics

Overall
(N=258)
Where were you born?
USA - mainland, Hawaii, Alaska 132 (51.2%)
Puerto Rico 2 (0.8%)
Other North America, including Mexico 6 (2.3%)
Central America 36 (14.0%)
Caribbean 29 (11.2%)
South America 49 (19.0%)
Europe, including Eastern Russia 2 (0.8%)
Asia, Australia 0 (0%)
Africa 1 (0.4%)
Other 1 (0.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Not Applicable 0 (0%)
What is your immigration status?
US citizen 141 (54.7%)
Permanent resident/ Green card 10 (3.9%)
Valid tourist visa/ Work visa or permit/ student visa 2 (0.8%)
Refugee status, asylum, temporary protected immigrant status 87 (33.7%)
Undocumented 17 (6.6%)
Other 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Not Applicable 0 (0%)
Where are you currently living or staying most of the time? (Read each)
Your own house or apartment 114 (44.2%)
Your own room in your parent(s) or another family members house or apartment 22 (8.5%)
A shared room or couch in your parent(s) or another family members house or at someone elses house or apartment 16 (6.2%)
In a shelter, single-room occupancy hotel or some other residential facility (halfway house, drug treatment) 98 (38.0%)
On the street (vacant lot, abandoned building, part, etc.) 0 (0%)
Some other place not intended for habitation (e.g. car) 3 (1.2%)
Other 5 (1.9%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
8th grade or less 11 (4.3%)
Middle school graduate (completed 8th grade) 4 (1.6%)
Some high school (9th to 12th grade) 28 (10.9%)
High school graduate or GED 105 (40.7%)
Some vocational/trade/technical school 15 (5.8%)
Some college or Associates degree 65 (25.2%)
Bachelors Degree 27 (10.5%)
Masters or other advanced degree 3 (1.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Are you currently attending school or an academic program? Or if it's a summer or winter break, did you attend last semester?
No 210 (81.4%)
Yes 48 (18.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
What is your current employment status?(Read each)
Working full-time 34 (13.2%)
Working part-time (including seasonal/work-study, etc.) 54 (20.9%)
Not working, but actively looking for work 137 (53.1%)
Not working, not actively looking for work 19 (7.4%)
Working off the books (for example, recycling cans/bottles, selling drugs or sex, panhandling) 9 (3.5%)
Other 4 (1.6%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Do you currently have health insurance or health care coverage?
No health insurance 19 (7.4%)
Yes, I have my own health insurance 219 (84.9%)
Yes, I am covered by my parent/ guardian 16 (6.2%)
Yes, I am covered by my husband/ wife/ spouse/ domestic partner 0 (0%)
Other 0 (0%)
Do not Know 4 (1.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Multigroup Ethnic Identity

Phinney, J. S., & Ong, A. D. (2007). Conceptualization and measurement of ethnic identity: Current status and future directions.Journal of Counseling Psychology, 54(3), 271–281. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-0167.54.3.271

Overall
(N=257)
I have spent time trying to find out more about my racial/ethnic group(s), such as history, traditions, and customs.
Strongly Disagree 13 (5.1%)
Disagree 30 (11.7%)
Neutral 76 (29.6%)
Agree 78 (30.4%)
Strongly Agree 60 (23.3%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
I have a strong sense of belonging to my own racial/ethnic group(s).
Strongly Disagree 9 (3.5%)
Disagree 36 (14.0%)
Neutral 68 (26.5%)
Agree 87 (33.9%)
Strongly Agree 56 (21.8%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
I understand pretty well what my racial/ethnic group membership means to me.
Strongly Disagree 3 (1.2%)
Disagree 16 (6.2%)
Neutral 58 (22.6%)
Agree 114 (44.4%)
Strongly Agree 64 (24.9%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
I have often done things that will help me understand my racial/ethnic background better.
Strongly Disagree 6 (2.3%)
Disagree 19 (7.4%)
Neutral 51 (19.8%)
Agree 113 (44.0%)
Strongly Agree 65 (25.3%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)
I have often talked to other people in order to learn more about my racial/ethnic group(s).
Strongly Disagree 13 (5.1%)
Disagree 35 (13.6%)
Neutral 45 (17.5%)
Agree 100 (38.9%)
Strongly Agree 62 (24.1%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
I feel a strong attachment towards my own racial/ethnic group(s).
Strongly Disagree 10 (3.9%)
Disagree 29 (11.3%)
Neutral 67 (26.1%)
Agree 88 (34.2%)
Strongly Agree 59 (23.0%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.6%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8191 0.8228 0.8215 0.4362 4.642 0.0177 3.673 0.769 0.4398
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_identity1 0.8118 0.8159 0.8046 0.4698 4.431 0.01882 0.01107 0.4465
    bl_identity2 0.8006 0.8041 0.7936 0.4509 4.106 0.01979 0.01448 0.4465
    bl_identity3 0.7862 0.7885 0.7766 0.4271 3.728 0.02136 0.01443 0.4078
    bl_identity4 0.777 0.7818 0.7678 0.4174 3.583 0.02225 0.01482 0.4139
    bl_identity5 0.7802 0.7854 0.7717 0.4226 3.66 0.02196 0.01493 0.4404
    bl_identity6 0.7864 0.79 0.7783 0.4293 3.762 0.02117 0.01516 0.4465
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_identity1 257 0.6661 0.6512 0.5471 0.4899 3.553 1.121
    bl_identity2 256 0.6976 0.6945 0.6082 0.5377 3.566 1.086
    bl_identity3 255 0.7308 0.7489 0.6902 0.616 3.863 0.9054
    bl_identity4 254 0.7688 0.7711 0.7247 0.6534 3.835 0.9721
    bl_identity5 255 0.7685 0.7593 0.7077 0.6293 3.639 1.141
    bl_identity6 253 0.7413 0.7438 0.6817 0.602 3.621 1.083
  • response.freq:

      1 2 3 4 5 miss
    bl_identity1 0.05058 0.1167 0.2957 0.3035 0.2335 0
    bl_identity2 0.03516 0.1406 0.2656 0.3398 0.2188 0.003891
    bl_identity3 0.01176 0.06275 0.2275 0.4471 0.251 0.007782
    bl_identity4 0.02362 0.0748 0.2008 0.4449 0.2559 0.01167
    bl_identity5 0.05098 0.1373 0.1765 0.3922 0.2431 0.007782
    bl_identity6 0.03953 0.1146 0.2648 0.3478 0.2332 0.01556

Sexual Orientation Identity

Toomey, R. B., Anhalt, K., & Shramko, M. (2016). An examination of the validity and reliability of a measure of sexual orientation identity exploration, resolution, and affirmation. Self and Identity, 15(4), 488-504.

  • Items administered to the subset of participants not reporting a “straight” sexual orientation
Overall
(N=257)
I have attended events that have helped me learn about my sexual orientation, such as gay-straight alliance meetings, or events at a lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community center.
Does not describe me at all 50 (21.5%)
Describes me a little 55 (23.6%)
Describes me well 53 (22.7%)
Describes me very well 73 (31.3%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.9%)
Missing 24 (9.3%)
I am glad to have my sexual orientation.
Does not describe me at all 6 (2.6%)
Describes me a little 12 (5.2%)
Describes me well 68 (29.2%)
Describes me very well 145 (62.2%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.9%)
Missing 24 (9.3%)
I understand how I feel about my sexual orientation.
Does not describe me at all 3 (1.3%)
Describes me a little 18 (7.7%)
Describes me well 62 (26.6%)
Describes me very well 148 (63.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.9%)
Missing 24 (9.3%)
I have a clear sense of what my sexual orientation means to me.
Does not describe me at all 1 (0.4%)
Describes me a little 19 (8.2%)
Describes me well 52 (22.3%)
Describes me very well 159 (68.2%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.9%)
Missing 24 (9.3%)
I have participated in activities that have taught me about my sexual orientation.
Does not describe me at all 30 (12.9%)
Describes me a little 29 (12.4%)
Describes me well 55 (23.6%)
Describes me very well 116 (49.8%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.3%)
Missing 24 (9.3%)
I like my sexual orientation.
Does not describe me at all 5 (2.1%)
Describes me a little 12 (5.2%)
Describes me well 48 (20.6%)
Describes me very well 167 (71.7%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 24 (9.3%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.7517 0.7899 0.8248 0.3852 3.76 0.0246 2.336 0.5773 0.348
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_soidentity1 0.7766 0.8104 0.8186 0.4608 4.274 0.02307 0.03114 0.4772
    bl_soidentity2 0.6783 0.7174 0.7383 0.3367 2.539 0.03177 0.04012 0.3007
    bl_soidentity3 0.7182 0.7525 0.7775 0.3781 3.04 0.02763 0.03878 0.3353
    bl_soidentity4 0.7191 0.7547 0.7786 0.3809 3.076 0.02785 0.0415 0.3353
    bl_soidentity5 0.7182 0.7766 0.8012 0.4102 3.477 0.02985 0.05724 0.4772
    bl_soidentity6 0.6896 0.7244 0.7443 0.3446 2.628 0.03058 0.03757 0.3216
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_soidentity1 231 0.6296 0.5178 0.3849 0.3544 1.645 1.14
    bl_soidentity2 231 0.7784 0.814 0.8064 0.6608 2.524 0.7151
    bl_soidentity3 231 0.6494 0.7154 0.657 0.4942 2.537 0.6961
    bl_soidentity4 231 0.6503 0.7086 0.6456 0.4976 2.597 0.6579
    bl_soidentity5 230 0.7163 0.6388 0.5277 0.5051 2.117 1.069
    bl_soidentity6 232 0.7401 0.7954 0.7837 0.6247 2.625 0.6849
  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 miss
    bl_soidentity1 0.2165 0.2381 0.2294 0.316 0.1012
    bl_soidentity2 0.02597 0.05195 0.2944 0.6277 0.1012
    bl_soidentity3 0.01299 0.07792 0.2684 0.6407 0.1012
    bl_soidentity4 0.004329 0.08225 0.2251 0.6883 0.1012
    bl_soidentity5 0.1304 0.1261 0.2391 0.5043 0.1051
    bl_soidentity6 0.02155 0.05172 0.2069 0.7198 0.09728

Genderqueer Identity

McGuire, J. K., Beek, T. F., Catalpa, J. M., & Steensma, T. D. (2019). The Genderqueer Identity (GQI) Scale: Measurement and validation of four distinct subscales with trans and LGBQ clinical and community samples in two countries. International Journal of Transgenderism, 20(2-3), 289-304.

  • Items administered to the subset of participants reporting a sex assigned at birth which did not match their current gender identity
  • One item from each subscale administered
Overall
(N=257)
I don't want to be seen in the gender binary (as either male or female).
Strongly Disagree 7 (8.3%)
Disagree 18 (21.4%)
Neutral 18 (21.4%)
Agree 18 (21.4%)
Strongly Agree 20 (23.8%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (3.6%)
Missing 173 (67.3%)
My gender is something I have spent a lot of time figuring out.
Strongly Disagree 8 (9.5%)
Disagree 15 (17.9%)
Neutral 12 (14.3%)
Agree 26 (31.0%)
Strongly Agree 23 (27.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 173 (67.3%)
The way I show my gender is important because I push society to question traditional gender roles.
Strongly Disagree 1 (1.2%)
Disagree 4 (4.8%)
Neutral 14 (16.7%)
Agree 32 (38.1%)
Strongly Agree 32 (38.1%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (1.2%)
Missing 173 (67.3%)
In the future, I think my gender will be fluid or change over time.
Strongly Disagree 11 (13.1%)
Disagree 13 (15.5%)
Neutral 13 (15.5%)
Agree 23 (27.4%)
Strongly Agree 24 (28.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 173 (67.3%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.6434 0.6321 0.5997 0.3005 1.718 0.03433 2.589 0.8616 0.3529
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_gqidentity1 0.5865 0.5779 0.5295 0.3133 1.369 0.0416 0.03843 0.3536
    bl_gqidentity2 0.4375 0.4198 0.3472 0.1943 0.7235 0.05682 0.01891 0.1305
    bl_gqidentity3 0.6727 0.6723 0.5836 0.4061 2.051 0.03524 0.004995 0.3801
    bl_gqidentity4 0.5501 0.5483 0.473 0.2881 1.214 0.04617 0.0188 0.3536
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_gqidentity1 82 0.6917 0.6754 0.4889 0.4077 2.329 1.296
    bl_gqidentity2 85 0.814 0.8049 0.7432 0.5954 2.506 1.324
    bl_gqidentity3 84 0.4919 0.5745 0.3354 0.2492 3.095 0.9264
    bl_gqidentity4 85 0.7453 0.7029 0.5681 0.4582 2.424 1.383
  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_gqidentity1 0.08537 0.2195 0.2195 0.2317 0.2439 0.6822
    bl_gqidentity2 0.09412 0.1765 0.1412 0.3059 0.2824 0.6705
    bl_gqidentity3 0.0119 0.04762 0.1667 0.381 0.3929 0.6744
    bl_gqidentity4 0.1294 0.1529 0.1647 0.2706 0.2824 0.6705

Physical and Mental Health

Overall
(N=258)
In general, would you say your physical health is:(Read each)
Poor 12 (4.7%)
Fair 45 (17.4%)
Good 92 (35.7%)
Very good 68 (26.4%)
Excellent 41 (15.9%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
In general, would you say your mental health is:(Read each)
Poor 24 (9.3%)
Fair 71 (27.5%)
Good 64 (24.8%)
Very good 54 (20.9%)
Excellent 45 (17.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Diagnosis

Overall
(N=258)
How old were you when you had your first HIV test? Please enter your age. If you are not sure, take your best guess.
Mean (SD) 18.7 (3.05)
Median [Min, Max] 18.0 [8.00, 28.0]
How old were you when you were first diagnosed with HIV? Please enter your age. If you are not sure, take your best guess.
Mean (SD) 21.3 (2.87)
Median [Min, Max] 21.0 [13.0, 28.0]
Under what circumstances were you first diagnosed with HIV?(Read each)
Tested as part of routine care 68 (26.4%)
Tested because a provider recommended it 15 (5.8%)
Tested because an organization reached out to you 15 (5.8%)
Saw an opportunity to be tested in the community 31 (12.0%)
Sought testing yourself because you were concerned about HIV 101 (39.1%)
Other 28 (10.9%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Where were you first told that you have an HIV diagnosis?
Outpatient clinic 117 (45.3%)
Hospital, as an inpatient 34 (13.2%)
Emergency room (ER) or emergency department (ED) 14 (5.4%)
Community-based program (community HIV testing program, mobile unit, etc.) 63 (24.4%)
Community event (PRIDE event, local health fair) 9 (3.5%)
Research study setting 2 (0.8%)
Syringe exchange services program 0 (0%)
Drug treatment program 1 (0.4%)
Jail/prison 1 (0.4%)
Donating blood/plasma 5 (1.9%)
During a pregnancy 2 (0.8%)
Other 8 (3.1%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Years Living with HIV at Baseline
Mean (SD) 3.95 (2.86)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 14.0]
Missing 1 (0.4%)

ART

Recent

Overall
(N=258)
Did you take at least one dose of any HIV medication in the past 4 weeks?
No 14 (5.4%)
Yes 231 (89.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 13 (5.0%)
Using this scale, which goes from 0 (No HIV medication) to 100 (every dose of HIV medication was taken as prescribed) how much [bl_artvas1] have you taken in the last 4 weeks?
Mean (SD) 86.4 (26.9)
Median [Min, Max] 100 [0, 100]
Missing 13 (5.0%)

History/Current Regimen

Overall
(N=258)
Since you were first diagnosed with HIV, did you ever take pills or other medicines to treat your HIV, called antiretroviral therapy (ART or ARV) medications, including HIV medication by injection?
No 4 (1.6%)
Yes 254 (98.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Have you ever received HIV medication by injection?
No 247 (95.7%)
Yes 6 (2.3%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (1.6%)
How many months had passed between the time you were first diagnosed with HIV and the first time you took HIV medication?
Less than 1 month 157 (60.9%)
1-3 months after 44 (17.1%)
4-6 months after 18 (7.0%)
6-12 months after 12 (4.7%)
More than 12 months after diagnosis 20 (7.8%)
Do not Know 3 (1.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (1.6%)
What is the longest amount of time you ever took HIV medication, in months? (Enter 0, if the longest time was less than 1 month)
Mean (SD) 22.8 (70.3)
Median [Min, Max] 12.0 [-997, 156]
Missing 4 (1.6%)
How many different times have you stopped taking HIV medication for at least two days, then started again?
Mean (SD) 7.17 (28.6)
Median [Min, Max] 1.00 [0, 400]
Missing 4 (1.6%)
Think about the last four weeks. Do you have a prescription for HIV medication?
No 13 (5.0%)
Yes, pill form HIV medication 241 (93.4%)
Yes, injectable HIV medication 4 (1.6%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

HIV Care

Overall
(N=258)
In the past year, have you received any HIV care?
No 10 (3.9%)
Yes 248 (96.1%)
In what type of place did you receive most of your HIV care in the past year?(Read each)
Community-based clinic 146 (56.6%)
Emergency room 0 (0%)
Clinic located in a hospital 81 (31.4%)
Private doctors office 19 (7.4%)
Mobile van 0 (0%)
School/college clinic 1 (0.4%)
Other 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 10 (3.9%)
How long have you been receiving your HIV care in this particular place?
Less than 1 month 13 (5.0%)
1-3 months 48 (18.6%)
4-6 months 28 (10.9%)
6-11 months 42 (16.3%)
1-3 years 78 (30.2%)
More than 3 years 38 (14.7%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 10 (3.9%)
Is the health care setting mainly for adults, mainly for young people, or both?
Adult clinic 65 (25.2%)
Pediatric clinic (for people under 18) 2 (0.8%)
Both adults and pediatric 169 (65.5%)
Do not Know 11 (4.3%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 10 (3.9%)
Think about the past year. How many times did you see your HIV care medical provider? If you are not sure, take your best guess.
Mean (SD) 4.34 (4.63)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 56.0]
In the past year, how many appointments with your HIV health care provider have you missed without cancelling in advance?
Never missed an appointment 122 (47.3%)
Once in the past year 43 (16.7%)
Twice in the past year 35 (13.6%)
Three times in the past year 22 (8.5%)
4 times in the past year 11 (4.3%)
5 or more times in the past year 21 (8.1%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Not Applicable 2 (0.8%)

Reasons for sometimes stopping or discontinuing ART

Overall
(N=168)
Doctor told you to stop.
No 160 (95.2%)
Yes 7 (4.2%)
Do not Know 1 (0.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
The medication(s) did not work.
No 161 (95.8%)
Yes 4 (2.4%)
Do not Know 3 (1.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
The medication(s) initially worked, but then stopped working.
No 158 (94.0%)
Yes 4 (2.4%)
Do not Know 6 (3.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You switched to other medication(s).
No 125 (74.4%)
Yes 42 (25.0%)
Do not Know 1 (0.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You did not want side effects of the medication(s).
No 120 (71.4%)
Yes 46 (27.4%)
Do not Know 2 (1.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You wanted to take a break from the medication(s).
No 115 (68.5%)
Yes 50 (29.8%)
Do not Know 3 (1.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You do not trust the medication(s).
No 148 (88.1%)
Yes 19 (11.3%)
Do not Know 1 (0.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Could not afford the medication(s).
No 148 (88.1%)
Yes 19 (11.3%)
Do not Know 1 (0.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You were on too many medication(s).
No 144 (85.7%)
Yes 24 (14.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your partner or friends suggested you stop taking them.
No 166 (98.8%)
Yes 2 (1.2%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You changed doctors or clinics.
No 117 (69.6%)
Yes 51 (30.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You prefer alternative treatments.
No 150 (89.3%)
Yes 16 (9.5%)
Do not Know 2 (1.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You don't want anyone to find out that you are living with HIV.
No 128 (76.2%)
Yes 36 (21.4%)
Do not Know 4 (2.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You decided to stop because your CD4 and viral load numbers had been good.
No 135 (80.4%)
Yes 30 (17.9%)
Do not Know 3 (1.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You believe that you have been cured of HIV.
No 157 (93.5%)
Yes 6 (3.6%)
Do not Know 5 (3.0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your substance use got in the way.
No 131 (78.0%)
Yes 36 (21.4%)
Do not Know 1 (0.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your mental health conditions got in the way.
No 104 (61.9%)
Yes 62 (36.9%)
Do not Know 2 (1.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your housing situation got in the way.
No 100 (59.5%)
Yes 67 (39.9%)
Do not Know 1 (0.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your relationship with your romantic or sexual partner got in the way.
No 141 (83.9%)
Yes 25 (14.9%)
Do not Know 2 (1.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
There have been other reasons for stopping or discontinuing HIV medication
No 99 (58.9%)
Yes 67 (39.9%)
Do not Know 2 (1.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Reasons for never taking ART

Overall
(N=4)
You could not afford the medication(s).
No 2 (50.0%)
Yes 2 (50.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your doctor never offered them to you.
No 2 (50.0%)
Yes 2 (50.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your family/friends discouraged you from taking them.
No 4 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You are not receiving medical care.
No 3 (75.0%)
Yes 1 (25.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You did not want the side effects.
No 4 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You were concerned about toxicity.
No 3 (75.0%)
Yes 1 (25.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You don't think the medication(s) work.
No 4 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You are worried about becoming resistant to the medication(s).
No 2 (50.0%)
Yes 2 (50.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You prefer alternative treatments.
No 1 (25.0%)
Yes 3 (75.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You don't want anyone to find your pills and figure out that you are living with HIV.
No 2 (50.0%)
Yes 2 (50.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You are waiting until your CD4 or viral load numbers get worse to take the medication(s).
No 4 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your substance use gets in the way.
No 3 (75.0%)
Yes 1 (25.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your mental health issues get in the way.
No 3 (75.0%)
Yes 1 (25.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your housing situation gets in the way.
No 2 (50.0%)
Yes 2 (50.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
There are other reasons for never taking HIV medication(s).
No 3 (75.0%)
Yes 1 (25.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Motivation

Overall
(N=258)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to start or restart taking HIV medication, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important.
Mean (SD) 8.25 (2.86)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 242 (93.8%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could take HIV medication every day, as prescribed- if you started or restarted today, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 8.44 (2.94)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 242 (93.8%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to significantly increase how often you take your HIV medication, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.71 (0.756)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [8.00, 10.0]
Missing 251 (97.3%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could significantly increase how often you take your HIV medication, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 8.14 (2.27)
Median [Min, Max] 9.00 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 251 (97.3%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to keep taking HIV medication, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.79 (0.729)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 34 (13.2%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could keep taking HIV medication, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.62 (1.06)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [3.00, 10.0]
Missing 34 (13.2%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to achieve undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.90 (0.441)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [8.00, 10.0]
Missing 218 (84.5%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could achieve undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.63 (1.21)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 218 (84.5%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to maintain an undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.93 (0.443)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 58 (22.5%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could maintain an undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.70 (0.920)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [2.00, 10.0]
Missing 58 (22.5%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to attend your HIV medical care appointments, as recommended, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.61 (1.30)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could attend your HIV medical care appointments, as recommended, where 1 is not at all confident and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.37 (1.37)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [2.00, 10.0]

Life Outcome Expectancies

Hussen, S. A., Harper, G. W., Bauermeister, J. A., Hightow-Weidman, L. B., & Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions. (2015). Psychosocial influences on engagement in care among HIV-positive young black gay/bisexual and other men who have sex with men. AIDS patient care and STDs, 29(2), 77-85.

Overall
(N=258)
How likely is it that you will finish high school?
Not at all 9 (3.5%)
A little 4 (1.6%)
Somewhat 11 (4.3%)
Very 26 (10.1%)
Has already occurred 207 (80.2%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will finish college?
Not at all 28 (10.9%)
A little 24 (9.3%)
Somewhat 59 (22.9%)
Very 88 (34.1%)
Has already occurred 37 (14.3%)
Do not Know 21 (8.1%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
As an adult, how likely is it that you will be employed for long periods?
Not at all 6 (2.3%)
A little 8 (3.1%)
Somewhat 56 (21.7%)
Very 134 (51.9%)
Has already occurred 32 (12.4%)
Do not Know 22 (8.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
As an adult, how likely is it that you will be on welfare/ public assistance for at least a year?
Not at all 39 (15.1%)
A little 48 (18.6%)
Somewhat 55 (21.3%)
Very 58 (22.5%)
Has already occurred 29 (11.2%)
Do not Know 29 (11.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
As an adult, how likely is it that you will have the career or job that you want?
Not at all 9 (3.5%)
A little 18 (7.0%)
Somewhat 64 (24.8%)
Very 133 (51.6%)
Has already occurred 19 (7.4%)
Do not Know 14 (5.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
How likely is it that you will have children?
Not at all 65 (25.2%)
A little 37 (14.3%)
Somewhat 50 (19.4%)
Very 60 (23.3%)
Has already occurred 21 (8.1%)
Do not Know 25 (9.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will have a long-term love relationship?
Not at all 16 (6.2%)
A little 24 (9.3%)
Somewhat 56 (21.7%)
Very 87 (33.7%)
Has already occurred 39 (15.1%)
Do not Know 36 (14.0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will be comfortable financially?
Not at all 8 (3.1%)
A little 24 (9.3%)
Somewhat 79 (30.6%)
Very 123 (47.7%)
Has already occurred 6 (2.3%)
Do not Know 18 (7.0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will have good family relationships?
Not at all 17 (6.6%)
A little 26 (10.1%)
Somewhat 59 (22.9%)
Very 114 (44.2%)
Has already occurred 28 (10.9%)
Do not Know 13 (5.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
How likely is it that you will live to age 70?
Not at all 13 (5.0%)
A little 21 (8.1%)
Somewhat 40 (15.5%)
Very 141 (54.7%)
Has already occurred 0 (0%)
Do not Know 42 (16.3%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
How likely is it that you will live to age 50?
Not at all 5 (1.9%)
A little 13 (5.0%)
Somewhat 27 (10.5%)
Very 176 (68.2%)
Has already occurred 0 (0%)
Do not Know 18 (7.0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 19 (7.4%)
How likely is it that you will live to age 30?
Not at all 1 (0.4%)
A little 4 (1.6%)
Somewhat 13 (5.0%)
Very 212 (82.2%)
Has already occurred 0 (0%)
Do not Know 8 (3.1%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 20 (7.8%)

IPV

Goldenberg, T., Jadwin-Cakmak, L., & Harper, G. W. (2018). Intimate partner violence among transgender youth: Associations with intrapersonal and structural factors. Violence and gender, 5(1), 19-25.

Overall
(N=258)
Have you ever been slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt by a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 135 (52.3%)
Yes 118 (45.7%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.6%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Have you ever slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 168 (65.1%)
Yes 85 (32.9%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.6%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
In the past 6 months, have you ever been slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt by a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 90 (34.9%)
Yes 28 (10.9%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 140 (54.3%)
In the past 6 months, have you ever slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 68 (26.4%)
Yes 17 (6.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 173 (67.1%)

Social Support

Sherbourne, C. D., & Stewart, A. L. (1991). The MOS social support survey. Social science & medicine, 32(6), 705-714.

Overall
(N=258)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to have a good time with?
None of the time 13 (5.0%)
A little of the time 55 (21.3%)
Some of the time 68 (26.4%)
Most of the time 79 (30.6%)
All of the time 35 (13.6%)
Do not Know 5 (1.9%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to turn to for suggestions about how to deal with a personal problem?
None of the time 14 (5.4%)
A little of the time 51 (19.8%)
Some of the time 63 (24.4%)
Most of the time 72 (27.9%)
All of the time 52 (20.2%)
Do not Know 3 (1.2%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available who understands your problems?
None of the time 26 (10.1%)
A little of the time 56 (21.7%)
Some of the time 64 (24.8%)
Most of the time 71 (27.5%)
All of the time 36 (14.0%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to love and make you feel wanted?
None of the time 25 (9.7%)
A little of the time 46 (17.8%)
Some of the time 65 (25.2%)
Most of the time 53 (20.5%)
All of the time 54 (20.9%)
Do not Know 9 (3.5%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (1.9%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to talk with about difficult medical decisions?
None of the time 28 (10.9%)
A little of the time 55 (21.3%)
Some of the time 54 (20.9%)
Most of the time 61 (23.6%)
All of the time 46 (17.8%)
Do not Know 11 (4.3%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to talk about HIV medications?
None of the time 36 (14.0%)
A little of the time 55 (21.3%)
Some of the time 61 (23.6%)
Most of the time 45 (17.4%)
All of the time 55 (21.3%)
Do not Know 4 (1.6%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to talk about what it's like to live with HIV?
None of the time 45 (17.4%)
A little of the time 64 (24.8%)
Some of the time 48 (18.6%)
Most of the time 41 (15.9%)
All of the time 52 (20.2%)
Do not Know 6 (2.3%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available who will listen with an open mind about health concerns?
None of the time 21 (8.1%)
A little of the time 56 (21.7%)
Some of the time 59 (22.9%)
Most of the time 68 (26.4%)
All of the time 45 (17.4%)
Do not Know 7 (2.7%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available who has been in the same situation as you with respect to health issues?
None of the time 33 (12.8%)
A little of the time 60 (23.3%)
Some of the time 51 (19.8%)
Most of the time 50 (19.4%)
All of the time 50 (19.4%)
Do not Know 10 (3.9%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)


Overall
(N=258)
Social Support Total
Mean (SD) 54.6 (24.0)
Median [Min, Max] 53.6 [0, 100]
Missing 4 (1.6%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.9088 0.9091 0.9229 0.5263 9.999 0.008584 2.183 0.9605 0.5233
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_mos1 0.9063 0.9066 0.9171 0.5481 9.702 0.008891 0.01372 0.535
    bl_mos2 0.9001 0.8996 0.9096 0.5284 8.962 0.00939 0.01693 0.5233
    bl_mos3 0.9002 0.8999 0.913 0.5291 8.989 0.009401 0.01783 0.5206
    bl_mos4 0.9043 0.9043 0.9188 0.5415 9.448 0.009088 0.01765 0.5419
    bl_mos5 0.8923 0.8928 0.9059 0.5101 8.329 0.01026 0.01709 0.4652
    bl_mos6 0.8969 0.898 0.9067 0.5239 8.803 0.009796 0.01206 0.5233
    bl_mos7 0.8987 0.8993 0.9096 0.5276 8.935 0.009616 0.01285 0.5233
    bl_mos8 0.8888 0.8893 0.9041 0.501 8.031 0.01058 0.01412 0.4654
    bl_mos9 0.8985 0.8992 0.9138 0.5271 8.919 0.00968 0.01638 0.5233
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_mos1 250 0.657 0.6719 0.6225 0.5702 2.272 1.111
    bl_mos2 252 0.742 0.7525 0.723 0.6669 2.385 1.18
    bl_mos3 253 0.738 0.7494 0.7122 0.665 2.138 1.212
    bl_mos4 243 0.6938 0.6987 0.6419 0.6074 2.267 1.282
    bl_mos5 244 0.8259 0.8273 0.8108 0.7728 2.172 1.291
    bl_mos6 252 0.782 0.7707 0.756 0.7108 2.111 1.355
    bl_mos7 250 0.7667 0.7556 0.7331 0.6899 1.964 1.407
    bl_mos8 249 0.864 0.8645 0.8584 0.826 2.241 1.227
    bl_mos9 244 0.7621 0.7574 0.7209 0.6894 2.098 1.345
  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_mos1 0.052 0.22 0.272 0.316 0.14 0.03101
    bl_mos2 0.05556 0.2024 0.25 0.2857 0.2063 0.02326
    bl_mos3 0.1028 0.2213 0.253 0.2806 0.1423 0.01938
    bl_mos4 0.1029 0.1893 0.2675 0.2181 0.2222 0.05814
    bl_mos5 0.1148 0.2254 0.2213 0.25 0.1885 0.05426
    bl_mos6 0.1429 0.2183 0.2421 0.1786 0.2183 0.02326
    bl_mos7 0.18 0.256 0.192 0.164 0.208 0.03101
    bl_mos8 0.08434 0.2249 0.2369 0.2731 0.1807 0.03488
    bl_mos9 0.1352 0.2459 0.209 0.2049 0.2049 0.05426

Everyday Discrimination

Williams, D. R., Yu, Y., Jackson, J. S., & Anderson, N. B. (1997). Racial differences in physical and mental health: Socio-economic status, stress and discrimination. Journal of health psychology, 2(3), 335-351.

Overall
(N=258)
You are treated with less courtesy than other people are.
Never 80 (31.0%)
Less than once a year 32 (12.4%)
A few times a year 59 (22.9%)
A few times a month 36 (14.0%)
At least once a week 16 (6.2%)
Almost everyday 25 (9.7%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (3.5%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
You are treated with less respect than other people are.
Never 76 (29.5%)
Less than once a year 28 (10.9%)
A few times a year 67 (26.0%)
A few times a month 35 (13.6%)
At least once a week 17 (6.6%)
Almost everyday 28 (10.9%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.3%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
You receive poorer service than other people at restaurants or stores.
Never 99 (38.4%)
Less than once a year 53 (20.5%)
A few times a year 43 (16.7%)
A few times a month 27 (10.5%)
At least once a week 16 (6.2%)
Almost everyday 14 (5.4%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (1.9%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
People act as if they think you are not smart.
Never 70 (27.1%)
Less than once a year 45 (17.4%)
A few times a year 47 (18.2%)
A few times a month 34 (13.2%)
At least once a week 17 (6.6%)
Almost everyday 40 (15.5%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.6%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
People act as if they are afraid of you.
Never 118 (45.7%)
Less than once a year 31 (12.0%)
A few times a year 49 (19.0%)
A few times a month 20 (7.8%)
At least once a week 13 (5.0%)
Almost everyday 17 (6.6%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (3.5%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
People act as if they think you are dishonest.
Never 113 (43.8%)
Less than once a year 42 (16.3%)
A few times a year 43 (16.7%)
A few times a month 18 (7.0%)
At least once a week 10 (3.9%)
Almost everyday 24 (9.3%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.7%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
People act as if they're better than you are.
Never 49 (19.0%)
Less than once a year 34 (13.2%)
A few times a year 60 (23.3%)
A few times a month 33 (12.8%)
At least once a week 24 (9.3%)
Almost everyday 52 (20.2%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (1.9%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
You are called names or insulted.
Never 73 (28.3%)
Less than once a year 43 (16.7%)
A few times a year 62 (24.0%)
A few times a month 29 (11.2%)
At least once a week 12 (4.7%)
Almost everyday 34 (13.2%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.6%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
You are threatened or harassed.
Never 103 (39.9%)
Less than once a year 52 (20.2%)
A few times a year 52 (20.2%)
A few times a month 15 (5.8%)
At least once a week 9 (3.5%)
Almost everyday 21 (8.1%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (1.9%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)


Overall
(N=258)
Everyday Discrimination Total
Mean (SD) 24.4 (11.1)
Median [Min, Max] 22.0 [9.00, 54.0]
Missing 3 (1.2%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.899 0.8988 0.9091 0.4967 8.88 0.009443 0.9052 0.4106 0.4763
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_discrim1 0.8863 0.8859 0.8893 0.4926 7.767 0.01065 0.00758 0.4763
    bl_discrim2 0.8793 0.8792 0.8808 0.4763 7.275 0.01134 0.006167 0.4703
    bl_discrim3 0.8872 0.8867 0.8973 0.4944 7.824 0.01063 0.01072 0.4763
    bl_discrim4 0.8837 0.8838 0.8933 0.4873 7.605 0.01101 0.01133 0.4512
    bl_discrim5 0.8955 0.8954 0.9037 0.5168 8.557 0.009852 0.01079 0.5061
    bl_discrim6 0.8913 0.891 0.8979 0.5055 8.178 0.01021 0.01189 0.4772
    bl_discrim7 0.8886 0.8883 0.8988 0.4985 7.952 0.01052 0.012 0.4763
    bl_discrim8 0.8839 0.8837 0.8924 0.487 7.596 0.01095 0.01198 0.4512
    bl_discrim9 0.8932 0.8933 0.9013 0.5114 8.372 0.0101 0.0112 0.5061
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_discrim1 248 0.7622 0.7603 0.7483 0.683 2.802 1.644
    bl_discrim2 251 0.8264 0.8286 0.8328 0.7721 2.892 1.654
    bl_discrim3 252 0.7514 0.7526 0.7166 0.6753 2.405 1.516
    bl_discrim4 253 0.7919 0.7823 0.7539 0.7156 3.012 1.767
    bl_discrim5 248 0.6493 0.6589 0.5952 0.5589 2.315 1.573
    bl_discrim6 250 0.7065 0.7063 0.6597 0.6185 2.368 1.638
    bl_discrim7 252 0.7437 0.7357 0.6912 0.6569 3.417 1.766
    bl_discrim8 253 0.788 0.7836 0.7549 0.7139 2.866 1.683
    bl_discrim9 252 0.6774 0.6818 0.6262 0.5903 2.357 1.546
  • response.freq:

      1 2 3 4 5 6 miss
    bl_discrim1 0.3226 0.129 0.2379 0.1452 0.06452 0.1008 0.03876
    bl_discrim2 0.3028 0.1116 0.2669 0.1394 0.06773 0.1116 0.02713
    bl_discrim3 0.3929 0.2103 0.1706 0.1071 0.06349 0.05556 0.02326
    bl_discrim4 0.2767 0.1779 0.1858 0.1344 0.06719 0.1581 0.01938
    bl_discrim5 0.4758 0.125 0.1976 0.08065 0.05242 0.06855 0.03876
    bl_discrim6 0.452 0.168 0.172 0.072 0.04 0.096 0.03101
    bl_discrim7 0.1944 0.1349 0.2381 0.131 0.09524 0.2063 0.02326
    bl_discrim8 0.2885 0.17 0.2451 0.1146 0.04743 0.1344 0.01938
    bl_discrim9 0.4087 0.2063 0.2063 0.05952 0.03571 0.08333 0.02326

HIV Stigma

Wright, K., Naar-King, S., Lam, P., Templin, T., & Frey, M. (2007). Stigma scale revised: reliability and validity of a brief measure of stigma for HIV+ youth. Journal of adolescent health, 40(1), 96-98.

Overall
(N=258)
I have been hurt by how people reacted to learning I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 67 (26.0%)
Disagree 46 (17.8%)
Agree 81 (31.4%)
Strongly Agree 45 (17.4%)
Refuse to Answer 18 (7.0%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I have stopped socializing with some people because of their reactions of my having HIV.
Strongly Disagree 65 (25.2%)
Disagree 66 (25.6%)
Agree 71 (27.5%)
Strongly Agree 48 (18.6%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.7%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I have lost friends by telling them I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 78 (30.2%)
Disagree 78 (30.2%)
Agree 58 (22.5%)
Strongly Agree 36 (14.0%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.7%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I am very careful who I tell that I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 12 (4.7%)
Disagree 10 (3.9%)
Agree 75 (29.1%)
Strongly Agree 156 (60.5%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.6%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I worry that people who know I have HIV will tell others.
Strongly Disagree 41 (15.9%)
Disagree 36 (14.0%)
Agree 76 (29.5%)
Strongly Agree 96 (37.2%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (3.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I feel that I am not as good a person as others because I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 99 (38.4%)
Disagree 47 (18.2%)
Agree 61 (23.6%)
Strongly Agree 43 (16.7%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.7%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Having HIV makes me feel unclean.
Strongly Disagree 85 (32.9%)
Disagree 64 (24.8%)
Agree 68 (26.4%)
Strongly Agree 32 (12.4%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (3.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Having HIV makes me feel that I'm a bad person.
Strongly Disagree 109 (42.2%)
Disagree 81 (31.4%)
Agree 34 (13.2%)
Strongly Agree 28 (10.9%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (1.9%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Most people think that a person with HIV is disgusting.
Strongly Disagree 30 (11.6%)
Disagree 36 (14.0%)
Agree 99 (38.4%)
Strongly Agree 84 (32.6%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (3.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Most people with HIV are rejected when others find out.
Strongly Disagree 16 (6.2%)
Disagree 27 (10.5%)
Agree 114 (44.2%)
Strongly Agree 90 (34.9%)
Refuse to Answer 10 (3.9%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)


Overall
(N=258)
HIV Stigma Total
Mean (SD) 25.8 (6.47)
Median [Min, Max] 26.0 [10.0, 40.0]
Missing 2 (0.8%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8302 0.8277 0.8632 0.3245 4.804 0.01571 2.585 0.6465 0.3078
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_stigma1 0.8135 0.8106 0.8446 0.3223 4.28 0.01728 0.02326 0.3096
    bl_stigma2 0.806 0.8041 0.8308 0.3132 4.105 0.01797 0.02079 0.3072
    bl_stigma3 0.8154 0.8137 0.8447 0.3267 4.367 0.01716 0.02176 0.314
    bl_stigma4 0.834 0.8344 0.8644 0.3589 5.039 0.01572 0.01971 0.3168
    bl_stigma5 0.8149 0.8102 0.8486 0.3218 4.27 0.01714 0.02864 0.3043
    bl_stigma6 0.81 0.8075 0.8472 0.318 4.196 0.01774 0.02501 0.295
    bl_stigma7 0.8115 0.809 0.8364 0.32 4.235 0.01744 0.0208 0.3102
    bl_stigma8 0.8131 0.8112 0.8412 0.3232 4.297 0.01737 0.02096 0.3116
    bl_stigma9 0.8107 0.8059 0.8438 0.3157 4.153 0.01754 0.02802 0.295
    bl_stigma10 0.8168 0.8127 0.8488 0.3252 4.338 0.01706 0.02716 0.3102
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_stigma1 239 0.6477 0.639 0.6022 0.5317 2.435 1.09
    bl_stigma2 250 0.7021 0.691 0.6816 0.6019 2.408 1.072
    bl_stigma3 250 0.6327 0.6135 0.5774 0.5122 2.208 1.04
    bl_stigma4 253 0.4004 0.4282 0.3305 0.2809 3.482 0.7847
    bl_stigma5 249 0.6471 0.6419 0.5811 0.5186 2.912 1.089
    bl_stigma6 250 0.6832 0.6636 0.6159 0.5651 2.192 1.139
    bl_stigma7 249 0.659 0.652 0.6316 0.5505 2.189 1.048
    bl_stigma8 252 0.6416 0.6337 0.6049 0.5358 1.925 1.005
    bl_stigma9 249 0.6622 0.6765 0.6286 0.5605 2.952 0.9826
    bl_stigma10 247 0.6081 0.6219 0.5634 0.5039 3.126 0.8485
  • response.freq:

      1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_stigma1 0.2803 0.1925 0.3389 0.1883 0.07364
    bl_stigma2 0.26 0.264 0.284 0.192 0.03101
    bl_stigma3 0.312 0.312 0.232 0.144 0.03101
    bl_stigma4 0.04743 0.03953 0.2964 0.6166 0.01938
    bl_stigma5 0.1647 0.1446 0.3052 0.3855 0.03488
    bl_stigma6 0.396 0.188 0.244 0.172 0.03101
    bl_stigma7 0.3414 0.257 0.2731 0.1285 0.03488
    bl_stigma8 0.4325 0.3214 0.1349 0.1111 0.02326
    bl_stigma9 0.1205 0.1446 0.3976 0.3373 0.03488
    bl_stigma10 0.06478 0.1093 0.4615 0.3644 0.04264

Client Engagement in HIV Care

Yatchmenoff, D. K. (2005). Measuring client engagement from the client’s perspective in nonvoluntary child protective services. Research on social work practice, 15(2), 84-96.

Overall
(N=258)
I am fully invested in making use of the services [bl_hivcare2] is providing me.
Strongly Disagree 15 (5.8%)
Moderately Disagree 7 (2.7%)
Neither 6 (2.3%)
Moderately Agree 48 (18.6%)
Strongly Agree 170 (65.9%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.3%)
Missing 6 (2.3%)
It's really hard for me to work with staff from the [bl_hivcare2].
Strongly Disagree 135 (52.3%)
Moderately Disagree 28 (10.9%)
Neither 36 (14.0%)
Moderately Agree 24 (9.3%)
Strongly Agree 20 (7.8%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (3.5%)
Missing 6 (2.3%)
I think the staff on the [bl_hivcare2] and I truly respect each other.
Strongly Disagree 13 (5.0%)
Moderately Disagree 5 (1.9%)
Neither 8 (3.1%)
Moderately Agree 46 (17.8%)
Strongly Agree 176 (68.2%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.6%)
Missing 6 (2.3%)
I am not just going through the motions. I'm really involved in working with the staff on the [bl_hivcare2].
Strongly Disagree 22 (8.5%)
Moderately Disagree 12 (4.7%)
Neither 36 (14.0%)
Moderately Agree 63 (24.4%)
Strongly Agree 104 (40.3%)
Refuse to Answer 15 (5.8%)
Missing 6 (2.3%)
The [bl_hivcare2] staff and I fully agree about what is best for me.
Strongly Disagree 9 (3.5%)
Moderately Disagree 14 (5.4%)
Neither 14 (5.4%)
Moderately Agree 55 (21.3%)
Strongly Agree 151 (58.5%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (3.5%)
Missing 6 (2.3%)
What the [bl_hivcare2] staff want me to do is truly the same as what I want.
Strongly Disagree 12 (4.7%)
Moderately Disagree 11 (4.3%)
Neither 18 (7.0%)
Moderately Agree 56 (21.7%)
Strongly Agree 143 (55.4%)
Refuse to Answer 12 (4.7%)
Missing 6 (2.3%)
The [bl_hivcare2] staff really don't understand where I'm coming from.
Strongly Disagree 114 (44.2%)
Moderately Disagree 37 (14.3%)
Neither 37 (14.3%)
Moderately Agree 25 (9.7%)
Strongly Agree 29 (11.2%)
Refuse to Answer 10 (3.9%)
Missing 6 (2.3%)
The [bl_hivcare2] are truly helping me take care of some problems in my life.
Strongly Disagree 11 (4.3%)
Moderately Disagree 9 (3.5%)
Neither 26 (10.1%)
Moderately Agree 68 (26.4%)
Strongly Agree 129 (50.0%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (3.5%)
Missing 6 (2.3%)

HIV Care Satisfaction

Overall
(N=258)
Overall, you think that the services there are:
Poor 13 (5.0%)
Fair 22 (8.5%)
Good 62 (24.0%)
Very Good 60 (23.3%)
Excellent 92 (35.7%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)
Missing 6 (2.3%)
The information that you have received there has been:
Poor 10 (3.9%)
Fair 24 (9.3%)
Good 58 (22.5%)
Very Good 62 (24.0%)
Excellent 95 (36.8%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)
Missing 6 (2.3%)

Trust in Provider

Anderson, L. A., & Dedrick, R. F. (1990). Development of the Trust in Physician scale: a measure to assess interpersonal trust in patient-physician relationships. Psychological reports, 67(3_suppl), 1091-1100.

Overall
(N=258)
I doubt that my health care provider really cares about me as a person.
Strongly Disagree 96 (37.2%)
Disagree 55 (21.3%)
Neutral 43 (16.7%)
Agree 17 (6.6%)
Strongly Agree 19 (7.4%)
Do not Know 18 (7.0%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.7%)
Not Applicable 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
My health care provider is usually considerate of my needs and puts them first.
Strongly Disagree 11 (4.3%)
Disagree 13 (5.0%)
Neutral 46 (17.8%)
Agree 70 (27.1%)
Strongly Agree 98 (38.0%)
Do not Know 11 (4.3%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.7%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I trust my health care provider so much that I always try to follow his or her advice.
Strongly Disagree 9 (3.5%)
Disagree 12 (4.7%)
Neutral 44 (17.1%)
Agree 65 (25.2%)
Strongly Agree 110 (42.6%)
Do not Know 8 (3.1%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.7%)
Not Applicable 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
If my health care provider tells me something is so, then it must be true.
Strongly Disagree 10 (3.9%)
Disagree 16 (6.2%)
Neutral 65 (25.2%)
Agree 87 (33.7%)
Strongly Agree 65 (25.2%)
Do not Know 6 (2.3%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.7%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I sometimes distrust my health care provider's opinion and would like a second one.
Strongly Disagree 79 (30.6%)
Disagree 55 (21.3%)
Neutral 44 (17.1%)
Agree 44 (17.1%)
Strongly Agree 14 (5.4%)
Do not Know 11 (4.3%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (3.5%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I trust my health care provider's judgement about my medical care.
Strongly Disagree 9 (3.5%)
Disagree 13 (5.0%)
Neutral 50 (19.4%)
Agree 83 (32.2%)
Strongly Agree 84 (32.6%)
Do not Know 6 (2.3%)
Refuse to Answer 11 (4.3%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I feel my health care provider does not do everything he or she should for my medical care.
Strongly Disagree 81 (31.4%)
Disagree 69 (26.7%)
Neutral 34 (13.2%)
Agree 30 (11.6%)
Strongly Agree 21 (8.1%)
Do not Know 12 (4.7%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (3.1%)
Not Applicable 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I trust my health care provider to put my medical needs above all other considerations when treating my medical problems.
Strongly Disagree 11 (4.3%)
Disagree 11 (4.3%)
Neutral 49 (19.0%)
Agree 86 (33.3%)
Strongly Agree 72 (27.9%)
Do not Know 13 (5.0%)
Refuse to Answer 14 (5.4%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
My health care provider is a real expert in taking care of medical problems like mine.
Strongly Disagree 7 (2.7%)
Disagree 6 (2.3%)
Neutral 37 (14.3%)
Agree 98 (38.0%)
Strongly Agree 87 (33.7%)
Do not Know 9 (3.5%)
Refuse to Answer 12 (4.7%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I trust my health care provider to tell me if a mistake was made about my treatment.
Strongly Disagree 9 (3.5%)
Disagree 9 (3.5%)
Neutral 37 (14.3%)
Agree 98 (38.0%)
Strongly Agree 84 (32.6%)
Do not Know 10 (3.9%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (3.5%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I sometimes worry that my health care provider may not keep the information we discuss totally private.
Strongly Disagree 101 (39.1%)
Disagree 56 (21.7%)
Neutral 34 (13.2%)
Agree 22 (8.5%)
Strongly Agree 14 (5.4%)
Do not Know 16 (6.2%)
Refuse to Answer 11 (4.3%)
Not Applicable 3 (1.2%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)


Overall
(N=258)
Trust in Provider Total (0-44)
Mean (SD) 31.4 (8.59)
Median [Min, Max] 32.0 [0, 44.0]
Missing 8 (3.1%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8854 0.8928 0.9074 0.4308 8.325 0.01078 2.851 0.7812 0.3969
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_trust1 0.8859 0.8933 0.9061 0.4557 8.372 0.0108 0.02588 0.4439
    bl_trust2 0.8685 0.8769 0.8914 0.4159 7.12 0.01245 0.02476 0.3903
    bl_trust3 0.8727 0.8808 0.8947 0.4249 7.389 0.01205 0.02411 0.3904
    bl_trust4 0.8711 0.879 0.8934 0.4208 7.265 0.01218 0.02373 0.3903
    bl_trust5 0.8781 0.8869 0.8995 0.4395 7.84 0.01154 0.02905 0.4039
    bl_trust6 0.867 0.8745 0.89 0.4108 6.971 0.01256 0.02184 0.3903
    bl_trust7 0.8831 0.8912 0.9006 0.4503 8.193 0.01101 0.02618 0.4039
    bl_trust8 0.8732 0.881 0.8969 0.4255 7.406 0.01199 0.02481 0.3904
    bl_trust9 0.8706 0.8772 0.8915 0.4167 7.144 0.01222 0.02291 0.3903
    bl_trust10 0.8696 0.8766 0.8912 0.4154 7.107 0.01231 0.02221 0.3903
    bl_trust11 0.8884 0.8961 0.908 0.4631 8.627 0.01059 0.02308 0.4439
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_trust1 230 0.5774 0.548 0.4794 0.454 2.835 1.274
    bl_trust2 238 0.7708 0.7823 0.7663 0.7115 2.971 1.115
    bl_trust3 240 0.7131 0.7291 0.7041 0.646 3.062 1.086
    bl_trust4 243 0.7398 0.7535 0.7339 0.675 2.745 1.053
    bl_trust5 236 0.6642 0.6436 0.5967 0.5679 2.597 1.283
    bl_trust6 239 0.7987 0.8125 0.8065 0.7434 2.921 1.056
    bl_trust7 235 0.6229 0.5795 0.5292 0.4999 2.677 1.306
    bl_trust8 229 0.6984 0.7259 0.6947 0.6392 2.86 1.067
    bl_trust9 235 0.7683 0.7775 0.7647 0.7029 3.072 0.9468
    bl_trust10 237 0.7636 0.7851 0.7744 0.7094 3.008 1.004
    bl_trust11 227 0.5349 0.5041 0.4287 0.4106 2.916 1.24
  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_trust1 0.08261 0.07391 0.187 0.2391 0.4174 0.1085
    bl_trust2 0.04622 0.05462 0.1933 0.2941 0.4118 0.07752
    bl_trust3 0.0375 0.05 0.1833 0.2708 0.4583 0.06977
    bl_trust4 0.04115 0.06584 0.2675 0.358 0.2675 0.05814
    bl_trust5 0.05932 0.1864 0.1864 0.2331 0.3347 0.08527
    bl_trust6 0.03766 0.05439 0.2092 0.3473 0.3515 0.07364
    bl_trust7 0.08936 0.1277 0.1447 0.2936 0.3447 0.08915
    bl_trust8 0.04803 0.04803 0.214 0.3755 0.3144 0.1124
    bl_trust9 0.02979 0.02553 0.1574 0.417 0.3702 0.08915
    bl_trust10 0.03797 0.03797 0.1561 0.4135 0.3544 0.0814
    bl_trust11 0.06167 0.09692 0.1498 0.2467 0.4449 0.1202

ART Outcome Expectancies

Erlen, J. A., Cha, E. S., Kim, K. H., Caruthers, D., & Sereika, S. M. (2010). The HIV Medication Taking Self‐efficacy Scale: Psychometric evaluation. Journal of advanced nursing, 66(11), 2560-2572.

Overall
(N=258)
How confident are you that HIV medication will improve your health?
Mean (SD) 9.19 (1.77)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 22 (8.5%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will improve your quality of life?
Mean (SD) 9.08 (1.85)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 26 (10.1%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will allow you to live a long life?
Mean (SD) 9.13 (1.89)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 26 (10.1%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will enable you to lead a life that is normal or close to normal?
Mean (SD) 9.08 (1.92)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 23 (8.9%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will decrease your chances of developing HIV-related symptoms?
Mean (SD) 9.04 (1.98)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 27 (10.5%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will decrease your HIV viral load?
Mean (SD) 9.43 (1.58)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 29 (11.2%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will prevent you from needing to be hospitalized?
Mean (SD) 9.15 (1.93)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 32 (12.4%)


Overall
(N=258)
Overall ART Outcome Expectancy (1-10)
Mean (SD) 9.15 (1.62)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 19 (7.4%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.9414 0.9423 0.942 0.6999 16.32 0.005547 9.149 1.619 0.6805
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_artoutcome1a 0.9327 0.9338 0.9307 0.7015 14.1 0.006463 0.004292 0.6805
    bl_q2bl_artoutcome1b 0.9294 0.9305 0.9272 0.6906 13.39 0.006777 0.00388 0.68
    bl_artoutcome1c 0.9273 0.9288 0.9222 0.6849 13.04 0.006987 0.002734 0.6759
    bl_artoutcome1d 0.9303 0.9315 0.9293 0.6939 13.6 0.006719 0.004672 0.68
    bl_artoutcome1e 0.9313 0.9322 0.9261 0.6963 13.75 0.006583 0.00344 0.68
    bl_artoutcome1f 0.9349 0.9354 0.9321 0.7069 14.47 0.006337 0.005245 0.7132
    bl_artoutcome1g 0.9401 0.9406 0.9377 0.7251 15.83 0.005689 0.002891 0.7147
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_artoutcome1a 236 0.853 0.8577 0.83 0.8026 9.191 1.773
    bl_q2bl_artoutcome1b 232 0.904 0.885 0.8671 0.8393 9.082 1.853
    bl_artoutcome1c 232 0.9108 0.8992 0.892 0.8614 9.125 1.89
    bl_artoutcome1d 235 0.8702 0.8768 0.8543 0.8291 9.081 1.916
    bl_artoutcome1e 231 0.8798 0.8708 0.8544 0.8189 9.043 1.978
    bl_artoutcome1f 229 0.8542 0.8443 0.8097 0.7857 9.428 1.578
    bl_artoutcome1g 226 0.8104 0.799 0.7479 0.7226 9.155 1.934

ART Self-Efficacy

Erlen, J. A., Cha, E. S., Kim, K. H., Caruthers, D., & Sereika, S. M. (2010). The HIV Medication Taking Self‐efficacy Scale: Psychometric evaluation. Journal of advanced nursing, 66(11), 2560-2572.

Overall
(N=258)
How confident are you that you can take your HIV medication the same time each day?
Mean (SD) 8.11 (2.32)
Median [Min, Max] 9.00 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 4 (1.6%)
How confident are you that you can take the correct dose of your HIV medication each day?
Mean (SD) 9.29 (1.53)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 3 (1.2%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication at school?
Mean (SD) 8.91 (2.06)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 24 (9.3%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication at work?
Mean (SD) 8.94 (2.03)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 13 (5.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication on a weekday?
Mean (SD) 9.07 (1.82)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 7 (2.7%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication on a weekend?
Mean (SD) 8.94 (1.88)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 6 (2.3%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you are with friends?
Mean (SD) 8.31 (2.75)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 7 (2.7%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication at a social outing such as a party?
Mean (SD) 7.81 (3.08)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 6 (2.3%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you are not home?
Mean (SD) 8.18 (2.73)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 5 (1.9%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel well?
Mean (SD) 9.23 (1.71)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 5 (1.9%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel sick?
Mean (SD) 8.54 (2.43)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 8 (3.1%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you have side effects from your medications?
Mean (SD) 7.97 (2.65)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 17 (6.6%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you have been drinking alcohol or using substances?
Mean (SD) 7.58 (3.11)
Median [Min, Max] 9.00 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 19 (7.4%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel unhappy or depressed?
Mean (SD) 8.42 (2.54)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 11 (4.3%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel happy?
Mean (SD) 9.34 (1.65)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 9 (3.5%)
Overall Self-Efficacy for ART (1-10)
Mean (SD) 8.56 (1.80)
Median [Min, Max] 9.27 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 2 (0.8%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.9493 0.9559 0.966 0.5907 21.65 0.004446 8.564 1.801 0.5885
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_artadh1 0.9479 0.9551 0.9657 0.6029 21.25 0.004572 0.01061 0.6014
    bl_artadh2 0.9473 0.9535 0.9639 0.5941 20.49 0.004669 0.01075 0.5885
    bl_artadh3 0.9442 0.9511 0.9615 0.5817 19.47 0.004885 0.0102 0.5717
    bl_artadh4 0.9436 0.9506 0.9611 0.5786 19.22 0.004943 0.009928 0.5717
    bl_artadh5 0.9457 0.9523 0.9626 0.5876 19.95 0.004758 0.01075 0.585
    bl_artadh6 0.9442 0.9507 0.9615 0.5794 19.28 0.004879 0.0101 0.574
    bl_artadh7 0.946 0.9536 0.9612 0.5947 20.54 0.004755 0.01044 0.5955
    bl_artadh8 0.9464 0.9534 0.9602 0.5937 20.46 0.004745 0.01046 0.5945
    bl_artadh9 0.9429 0.9511 0.9616 0.5813 19.44 0.005074 0.01086 0.574
    bl_artadh10 0.9464 0.9529 0.9622 0.5909 20.23 0.004719 0.01094 0.585
    bl_artadh11 0.945 0.9527 0.9633 0.5899 20.14 0.004835 0.01171 0.5914
    bl_artadh12 0.9473 0.9546 0.9647 0.6001 21.01 0.004626 0.01109 0.5982
    bl_artadh13 0.9503 0.9559 0.9656 0.6078 21.7 0.004354 0.009516 0.6014
    bl_artadh14 0.9443 0.9519 0.9632 0.5858 19.8 0.004905 0.01174 0.5656
    bl_artadh15 0.9468 0.9532 0.9624 0.5924 20.35 0.004692 0.01073 0.5885
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_artadh1 254 0.703 0.6925 0.6589 0.6377 8.11 2.323
    bl_artadh2 255 0.7367 0.7602 0.741 0.7032 9.29 1.53
    bl_artadh3 234 0.8378 0.8561 0.8523 0.8173 8.915 2.057
    bl_artadh4 245 0.8738 0.8796 0.8785 0.8491 8.939 2.031
    bl_artadh5 251 0.7836 0.8102 0.7993 0.7592 9.072 1.823
    bl_artadh6 252 0.8676 0.8739 0.8706 0.834 8.94 1.877
    bl_artadh7 251 0.7773 0.7553 0.7494 0.7337 8.307 2.746
    bl_artadh8 252 0.7902 0.7633 0.7602 0.7431 7.81 3.081
    bl_artadh9 253 0.8661 0.8587 0.854 0.8443 8.182 2.728
    bl_artadh10 253 0.769 0.7844 0.7728 0.7324 9.229 1.712
    bl_artadh11 250 0.8046 0.7927 0.7756 0.7622 8.536 2.428
    bl_artadh12 241 0.7292 0.7134 0.686 0.6763 7.967 2.65
    bl_artadh13 239 0.6705 0.6544 0.6215 0.6134 7.577 3.106
    bl_artadh14 247 0.8245 0.824 0.8088 0.792 8.417 2.542
    bl_artadh15 249 0.7554 0.7733 0.7611 0.7174 9.341 1.651

ACES

Finkelhor, D., Shattuck, A., Turner, H., & Hamby, S. (2015). A revised inventory of adverse childhood experiences. Child abuse & neglect, 48, 13-21.

Overall
(N=258)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often swear at you, insult you, put you down, or humiliate you?
No 89 (34.5%)
Yes 166 (64.3%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often act in a way that made you afraid that you might be physically hurt?
No 109 (42.2%)
Yes 145 (56.2%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.6%)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often push, grab, slap, or throw something at you?
No 124 (48.1%)
Yes 127 (49.2%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.7%)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often ever hit you so hard that you had marks or were injured?
No 130 (50.4%)
Yes 124 (48.1%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.6%)
Did an adult or person at least 5 years older than you ever touch or fondle you or have you touch their body in a sexual way?
No 129 (50.0%)
Yes 122 (47.3%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.7%)
Did an adult or person at least 5 years or older than you ever attempt, or actually have oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse with you?
No 130 (50.4%)
Yes 122 (47.3%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.3%)
Did you often or very often feel that no one in your family loved you or thought you were important or special?
No 106 (41.1%)
Yes 147 (57.0%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (1.9%)
Did you often or very often feel that your family didn't look out for each other, feel close to each other, or support each other?
No 98 (38.0%)
Yes 154 (59.7%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.3%)
Did you often or very often feel that you didn't have enough to eat, had to wear dirty clothes, and had no one to protect you?
No 171 (66.3%)
Yes 84 (32.6%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)
Did you often or very often feel that your parents were too drunk or high to take care of you or take you to the doctor if you needed it?
No 208 (80.6%)
Yes 47 (18.2%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)
Was a biological parent ever lost to you through divorce, abandonment, or other reason?
No 119 (46.1%)
Yes 138 (53.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Was your mother or stepmother often or very often pushed, grabbed, slapped or had something thrown at her?
No 181 (70.2%)
Yes 73 (28.3%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Was your mother or stepmother sometimes, often or very often kicked, bitten, hit with a fist, or hit with something hard?
No 190 (73.6%)
Yes 64 (24.8%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Was your mother or stepmother ever repeatedly hit over at least a few minutes or threatened with a gun or a knife?
No 207 (80.2%)
Yes 47 (18.2%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or alcoholic, or who used street drugs?
No 135 (52.3%)
Yes 121 (46.9%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Was a household member depressed or mentally ill, or did a household member attempt suicide?
No 164 (63.6%)
Yes 90 (34.9%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Did a household member go to prison?
No 172 (66.7%)
Yes 84 (32.6%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Did other kids, including brothers or sisters, often or very often hit you, threaten you, pick on you or insult you?
No 155 (60.1%)
Yes 100 (38.8%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Did you often or very often feel lonely, rejected or that nobody liked you?
No 80 (31.0%)
Yes 174 (67.4%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Did you live for 2 or more years in a neighborhood that was dangerous, or where you saw people being assaulted?
No 87 (33.7%)
Yes 168 (65.1%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Was there a period of 2 or more years when your family was very poor or on public assistance?
No 121 (46.9%)
Yes 134 (51.9%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Number of Yes Responses to ACES Items (0-21)
Mean (SD) 9.44 (5.44)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [0, 21.0]
Missing 1 (0.4%)

Social Network Members

  • n=16 enrolled participants without responses to social network items at baseline
  • n=7 withdrawn participants excluded

Participant Summaries

Overall
(N=242)
Number of people listed
1 14 (5.8%)
2 28 (11.6%)
3 37 (15.3%)
4 29 (12.0%)
5 134 (55.4%)
Any Network Members Diagnosed with HIV
Yes 118 (48.8%)
No 124 (51.2%)
Any Network Members with Criminal Justice System Involvement
Yes 86 (35.5%)
No 156 (64.5%)
Any Network Members with Illicit/Unprescribed Drug Use
Yes 148 (61.2%)
No 94 (38.8%)
Any Network Members in School
Yes 120 (49.6%)
No 122 (50.4%)
Any Network Members Working a Job on the Books
Yes 200 (82.6%)
No 42 (17.4%)
Any Network Members Who Are Romantic or Sex Partner
Yes 76 (31.4%)
No 166 (68.6%)

Network Member Summaries

Overall
(N=967)
How old?
Mean (SD) 32.7 (12.8)
Median [Min, Max] 28.0 [2.00, 92.0]
Man, male (cis-gender)
Checked 397 (41.1%)
Unchecked 570 (58.9%)
Woman, female (cis-gender)
Checked 461 (47.7%)
Unchecked 506 (52.3%)
Non-cis-gender
Checked 102 (10.5%)
Unchecked 865 (89.5%)
Latino or Hispanic?
Yes 506 (52.3%)
No 455 (47.1%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 6 (0.6%)
Black or African American
Checked 503 (52.0%)
Unchecked 464 (48.0%)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Checked 22 (2.3%)
Unchecked 945 (97.7%)
Asian
Checked 8 (0.8%)
Unchecked 959 (99.2%)
White
Checked 176 (18.2%)
Unchecked 791 (81.8%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Checked 3 (0.3%)
Unchecked 964 (99.7%)
Relationship to you?
Friend 487 (50.4%)
Family member (i.e., chosen family, family by blood or by marriage) 371 (38.4%)
Romantic partner (i.e., spouse, current or ex-romantic partner) 64 (6.6%)
Other (i.e., co-worker, neighbor, housemate, minister, teacher, doctor, or counselor). 29 (3.0%)
Sexual partner (non-romantic sex partner) 16 (1.7%)
Sexual orientation?
Straight or heterosexual 466 (48.2%)
Gay 311 (32.2%)
Bisexual 99 (10.2%)
Don't Know 37 (3.8%)
Lesbian 31 (3.2%)
Other 21 (2.2%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.2%)
HIV status
Not diagnosed with HIV 678 (70.1%)
Diagnosed with HIV 186 (19.2%)
Don't Know 102 (10.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.1%)
Takes HIV medications most of the time?
Yes 168 (17.4%)
No 6 (0.6%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 12 (1.2%)
Missing 781 (80.8%)
Currently attending school or a training program?
Yes 189 (19.5%)
No 750 (77.6%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 28 (2.9%)
Currently working at a job that is on-the-books?
Yes 531 (54.9%)
No 400 (41.4%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 36 (3.7%)
Years known (<1 = 0)?
Mean (SD) 11.7 (9.75)
Median [Min, Max] 8.00 [0, 28.0]
How often seen?
Daily 259 (26.8%)
Weekly 212 (21.9%)
Monthly 126 (13.0%)
Occasionally 325 (33.6%)
Refuse to answer 26 (2.7%)
Don't Know 19 (2.0%)

STI

Lifetime

Overall
(N=258)
Chlamydia
No 134 (51.9%)
Yes 115 (44.6%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.3%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Genital warts, anal warts, human papillomavirus (HPV)
No 202 (78.3%)
Yes 43 (16.7%)
Do not Know 6 (2.3%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.3%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Gonorrhea
No 129 (50.0%)
Yes 120 (46.5%)
Do not Know 4 (1.6%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.6%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
No 229 (88.8%)
Yes 15 (5.8%)
Do not Know 7 (2.7%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.3%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
No 233 (90.3%)
Yes 11 (4.3%)
Do not Know 8 (3.1%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (1.9%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Herpes, HSV1 or HSV2
No 222 (86.0%)
Yes 28 (10.9%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (1.9%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Syphilis
No 105 (40.7%)
Yes 141 (54.7%)
Do not Know 7 (2.7%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.6%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Urethritis
No 239 (92.6%)
Yes 8 (3.1%)
Do not Know 5 (1.9%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (1.9%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Other
No 237 (91.9%)
Yes 4 (1.6%)
Do not Know 7 (2.7%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (3.5%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)

Past Year

Overall
(N=258)
1. Chlamydia
No 194 (75.2%)
Yes 51 (19.8%)
Do not Know 3 (1.2%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 9 (3.5%)
2. Genital warts, anal warts, human papillomavirus (HPV)
No 225 (87.2%)
Yes 17 (6.6%)
Do not Know 3 (1.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 13 (5.0%)
3. Gonorrhea
No 185 (71.7%)
Yes 59 (22.9%)
Do not Know 4 (1.6%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 9 (3.5%)
4. Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
No 236 (91.5%)
Yes 6 (2.3%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 14 (5.4%)
5. Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
No 236 (91.5%)
Yes 7 (2.7%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 14 (5.4%)
6. Herpes, HSV1 or HSV2
No 239 (92.6%)
Yes 9 (3.5%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 8 (3.1%)
7. Syphilis
No 161 (62.4%)
Yes 78 (30.2%)
Do not Know 6 (2.3%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 12 (4.7%)
8. Urethritis
No 243 (94.2%)
Yes 3 (1.2%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 11 (4.3%)
[bl_sti1_oth]
No 237 (91.9%)
Yes 4 (1.6%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 17 (6.6%)

WHO Assist

  • WHO ASSIST Working Group (2002). The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST): development, reliability and feasibility. Addiction, 97 (9): 1183-1194.

  • Humeniuk RE, Ali RA, Babor TF, Farrell M, Formigoni ML, Jittiwutikarn J, Boerngen de Larcerda R, Ling W, Marsden J, Monteiro M, Nhiwhatiwa S, Pal H, Poznyak V & Simon S (2008). Validation of the Alcohol Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST). Addiction 103(6): 1039-1047.

  • Humeniuk RE, Henry-Edwards S, Ali RL, Poznyak V and Monteiro M (2010). The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST): manual for use in primary care. Geneva, World Health Organization.

Lifetime Use

Overall
(N=258)
Tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, etc.)
No 114 (44.2%)
Yes 141 (54.7%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, etc.)
No 47 (18.2%)
Yes 207 (80.2%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Cannabis (marijuana, pot, grass, hash, etc.)
No 75 (29.1%)
Yes 177 (68.6%)
Do not Know 3 (1.2%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Cocaine (coke, crack, etc.)
No 187 (72.5%)
Yes 65 (25.2%)
Do not Know 4 (1.6%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Prescription stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, diet pills, etc.)
No 213 (82.6%)
Yes 41 (15.9%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Methamphetamine (speed, crystal meth, ice, etc.)
No 197 (76.4%)
Yes 58 (22.5%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Inhalants (poppers, nitrous, glue, gas, paint thinner, etc.)
No 154 (59.7%)
Yes 96 (37.2%)
Do not Know 4 (1.6%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Sedatives or sleeping pills (Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin, Librium, Rohypnol, GHB, etc.)
No 208 (80.6%)
Yes 46 (17.8%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Hallucinogens (Ecstasy, LSD, acid, mushrooms, PCP, Special K, etc.)
No 180 (69.8%)
Yes 74 (28.7%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Prescription Opioids (morphine, codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone [OxyContin, Percocet], hydrocodone [Vicodin], methadone, buprenorphine [Suboxone], etc.)
No 223 (86.4%)
Yes 29 (11.2%)
Do not Know 4 (1.6%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Street opioids (heroin, opium, etc.)
No 252 (97.7%)
Yes 2 (0.8%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Have you used any other drug or substance over your lifetime?
No 242 (93.8%)
Yes 8 (3.1%)
Do not Know 3 (1.2%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.6%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)

Frequency of Use in the Past Three Months

Use_P3M
Never: not used in the last 3 months Once or Twice: 1 to 2 times in the past 3 months Monthly: Average of 1 to 3 times per month over the last 3 months Weekly: 1 to 4 times per week Daily or almost daily: 5 to 7 days per week Unknown
Substance
    Alcohol 76 (29%) 80 (30%) 66 (25%) 30 (11%) 11 (4.2%) 1 (0.4%)
    Cannabis 97 (37%) 39 (15%) 20 (7.6%) 26 (9.8%) 81 (31%) 1 (0.4%)
    Cocaine 236 (89%) 16 (6.1%) 10 (3.8%) 1 (0.4%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.4%)
    Hallucinogens 238 (90%) 16 (6.1%) 9 (3.4%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.4%)
    Inhalants 185 (70%) 33 (13%) 22 (8.3%) 20 (7.6%) 3 (1.1%) 1 (0.4%)
    Methamphetamine 222 (84%) 17 (6.4%) 6 (2.3%) 9 (3.4%) 9 (3.4%) 1 (0.4%)
    Other Drugs 260 (98%) 2 (0.8%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.4%) 1 (0.4%)
    Prescription Opioids 255 (97%) 6 (2.3%) 1 (0.4%) 1 (0.4%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.4%)
    Prescription Stimulants 249 (94%) 6 (2.3%) 4 (1.5%) 1 (0.4%) 3 (1.1%) 1 (0.4%)
    Sedatives 238 (90%) 12 (4.5%) 7 (2.7%) 3 (1.1%) 3 (1.1%) 1 (0.4%)
    Street Opioids 263 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.4%)
    Tobacco 145 (55%) 32 (12%) 8 (3.0%) 29 (11%) 49 (19%) 1 (0.4%)

Risk Categories

Overall
(N=264)
Tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, etc.)
Lower Risk 150 (56.8%)
Moderate Risk 103 (39.0%)
High Risk 11 (4.2%)
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, etc.)
Lower Risk 166 (62.9%)
Moderate Risk 90 (34.1%)
High Risk 8 (3.0%)
Marijuana (cannabis, pot, grass, hash, etc.)
Lower Risk 105 (39.8%)
Moderate Risk 136 (51.5%)
High Risk 23 (8.7%)
Cocaine (coke, crack, etc.)
Lower Risk 242 (91.7%)
Moderate Risk 19 (7.2%)
High Risk 3 (1.1%)
Prescription stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, diet pills, etc.)
Lower Risk 253 (95.8%)
Moderate Risk 10 (3.8%)
High Risk 1 (0.4%)
Methamphetamine (speed, crystal meth, ice, etc.)
Lower Risk 225 (85.2%)
Moderate Risk 24 (9.1%)
High Risk 15 (5.7%)
Inhalants (poppers, nitrous, glue, gas, paint thinner, etc.)
Lower Risk 199 (75.4%)
Moderate Risk 62 (23.5%)
High Risk 3 (1.1%)
Sedatives or Sleeping Pills (Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin, Librium, Rophynol, GHB, etc.)
Lower Risk 246 (93.2%)
Moderate Risk 16 (6.1%)
High Risk 2 (0.8%)
Hallucinogens (Ecstasy, LSD, acid, mushrooms, PCP, Special K, etc.)
Lower Risk 246 (93.2%)
Moderate Risk 18 (6.8%)
High Risk 0 (0%)
Prescription opioids (morphine, codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone [Oxycontin, Percocet], hydrocodone [Vicodin], methadone, buprenorphine [Suboxone], etc.)
Lower Risk 260 (98.5%)
Moderate Risk 2 (0.8%)
High Risk 2 (0.8%)
Street opioids (heroin, opium, etc.)
Lower Risk 264 (100%)
Moderate Risk 0 (0%)
High Risk 0 (0%)
Other Drugs
Lower Risk 262 (99.2%)
Moderate Risk 2 (0.8%)
High Risk 0 (0%)

Risk Scores

Overall
(N=264)
Tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, etc.)
Mean (SD) 7.36 (9.38)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 31.0]
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, etc.)
Mean (SD) 8.48 (8.50)
Median [Min, Max] 7.00 [0, 35.0]
Marijuana (cannabis, pot, grass, hash, etc.)
Mean (SD) 10.3 (10.6)
Median [Min, Max] 8.50 [0, 39.0]
Cocaine (coke, crack, etc.)
Mean (SD) 1.24 (4.65)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 31.0]
Prescription stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, diet pills, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.595 (3.09)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 29.0]
Methamphetamine (speed, crystal meth, ice, etc.)
Mean (SD) 3.23 (8.48)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 39.0]
Inhalants (poppers, nitrous, glue, gas, paint thinner, etc.)
Mean (SD) 3.39 (6.82)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 37.0]
Sedatives or Sleeping Pills (Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin, Librium, Rophynol, GHB, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.958 (3.90)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 33.0]
Hallucinogens (Ecstasy, LSD, acid, mushrooms, PCP, Special K, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.758 (2.83)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 23.0]
Prescription opioids (morphine, codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone [Oxycontin, Percocet], hydrocodone [Vicodin], methadone, buprenorphine [Suboxone], etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.307 (2.55)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 28.0]
Street opioids (heroin, opium, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0 (0)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 0]
Other Drugs
Mean (SD) 0.102 (1.27)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 20.0]

PrEP

Overall
(N=258)
Before today, have you ever heard of people regularly taking anti-HIV medicines BEFORE a sexual or drug use exposure, to reduce the risk of getting HIV?
No 47 (18.2%)
Yes 193 (74.8%)
Do not Know 15 (5.8%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Before your HIV diagnosis, did you ever take PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) BEFORE a sexual or drug use exposure, to reduce the risk of getting HIV?
No 209 (81.0%)
Yes 41 (15.9%)
Do not Know 4 (1.6%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)

Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment

Substance Use

Lifetime

Overall
(N=258)
detoxification or "detox" for alcohol and/or drugs?
No 222 (86.0%)
Yes 32 (12.4%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
residential (inpatient) alcohol and/or drug treatment?
No 237 (91.9%)
Yes 18 (7.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
outpatient alcohol and/or drug treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 234 (90.7%)
Yes 19 (7.4%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
12 step or self-help meetings like AA or NA?
No 226 (87.6%)
Yes 27 (10.5%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
a methadone maintenance treatment program?
No 249 (96.5%)
Yes 2 (0.8%)
Do not Know 4 (1.6%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Buprenorphine ("bupe") or Suboxone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 249 (96.5%)
Yes 4 (1.6%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Narcan or Naltrexone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 246 (95.3%)
Yes 7 (2.7%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
syringe exchange services?
No 246 (95.3%)
Yes 8 (3.1%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
other harm reduction services for people who use alcohol or drugs?
No 250 (96.9%)
Yes 1 (0.4%)
Do not Know 3 (1.2%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Some other treatment for alcohol and/or drug issues or problems?
No 252 (97.7%)
Yes 2 (0.8%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)

Past Six Months

Overall
(N=258)
detoxification or "detox" for alcohol and/or drugs?
No 238 (92.2%)
Yes 16 (6.2%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (1.6%)
residential (inpatient) alcohol and/or drug treatment?
No 250 (96.9%)
Yes 4 (1.6%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 3 (1.2%)
outpatient alcohol and/or drug treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 245 (95.0%)
Yes 8 (3.1%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 5 (1.9%)
12 step or self-help meetings like AA or NA?
No 242 (93.8%)
Yes 11 (4.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 5 (1.9%)
a methadone maintenance treatment program?
No 249 (96.5%)
Yes 2 (0.8%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 7 (2.7%)
Buprenorphine ("bupe") or Suboxone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 250 (96.9%)
Yes 3 (1.2%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 5 (1.9%)
Narcan or Naltrexone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 250 (96.9%)
Yes 3 (1.2%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 5 (1.9%)
syringe exchange services?
No 249 (96.5%)
Yes 5 (1.9%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (1.6%)
other harm reduction services for people who use alcohol or drugs?
No 250 (96.9%)
Yes 1 (0.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 7 (2.7%)
Some other treatment for alcohol and/or drug issues or problems?
No 253 (98.1%)
Yes 1 (0.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (1.6%)

Mental Health

Lifetime

Overall
(N=258)
residential (inpatient) mental health treatment?
No 216 (83.7%)
Yes 37 (14.3%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
outpatient mental health treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 181 (70.2%)
Yes 73 (28.3%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
support groups?
No 188 (72.9%)
Yes 65 (25.2%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
medication for mental health issues or problems?
No 193 (74.8%)
Yes 62 (24.0%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
some other treatment or service for mental health issues or problems?
No 235 (91.1%)
Yes 15 (5.8%)
Do not Know 4 (1.6%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)

Past Six Months

Overall
(N=258)
residential (inpatient) mental health treatment?
No 246 (95.3%)
Yes 6 (2.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 5 (1.9%)
outpatient mental health treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 216 (83.7%)
Yes 38 (14.7%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (1.6%)
support groups?
No 220 (85.3%)
Yes 32 (12.4%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 5 (1.9%)
medication for mental health issues or problems?
No 226 (87.6%)
Yes 29 (11.2%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.2%)
some other treatment or service for mental health issues or problems?
No 242 (93.8%)
Yes 7 (2.7%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 8 (3.1%)

PHQ

Kroenke, K., Strine, T. W., Spitzer, R. L., Williams, J. B., Berry, J. T., & Mokdad, A. H. (2009). The PHQ-8 as a measure of current depression in the general population. Journal of affective disorders, 114(1-3), 163-173.

Overall
(N=258)
Little interest or pleasure in doing things.
Not at all 99 (38.4%)
Several days 83 (32.2%)
More than half the days 27 (10.5%)
Nearly every day 22 (8.5%)
Do not Know 20 (7.8%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.3%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless.
Not at all 88 (34.1%)
Several days 83 (32.2%)
More than half the days 31 (12.0%)
Nearly every day 30 (11.6%)
Do not Know 19 (7.4%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.3%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much.
Not at all 80 (31.0%)
Several days 80 (31.0%)
More than half the days 34 (13.2%)
Nearly every day 49 (19.0%)
Do not Know 8 (3.1%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.3%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Feeling tired or having little energy.
Not at all 64 (24.8%)
Several days 104 (40.3%)
More than half the days 36 (14.0%)
Nearly every day 36 (14.0%)
Do not Know 10 (3.9%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.7%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Poor appetite or overeating.
Not at all 103 (39.9%)
Several days 75 (29.1%)
More than half the days 32 (12.4%)
Nearly every day 32 (12.4%)
Do not Know 11 (4.3%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.6%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Feeling bad about yourself - or that you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down.
Not at all 106 (41.1%)
Several days 70 (27.1%)
More than half the days 25 (9.7%)
Nearly every day 39 (15.1%)
Do not Know 11 (4.3%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.3%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television.
Not at all 128 (49.6%)
Several days 52 (20.2%)
More than half the days 28 (10.9%)
Nearly every day 33 (12.8%)
Do not Know 10 (3.9%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.3%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed? Or the opposite - being so fidgety or restless that you have been moving around a lot more than half the days than usual.
Not at all 157 (60.9%)
Several days 36 (14.0%)
More than half the days 22 (8.5%)
Nearly every day 22 (8.5%)
Do not Know 12 (4.7%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (3.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Overall
(N=258)
PHQ8 Total Score
Mean (SD) 7.70 (6.29)
Median [Min, Max] 6.93 [0, 24.0]
Missing 16 (6.2%)

Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8994 0.9003 0.9 0.5301 9.025 0.00951 1.971 0.7951 0.5364
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_phq1 0.8849 0.8857 0.8816 0.5253 7.746 0.01101 0.005611 0.5359
    bl_phq2 0.8785 0.8794 0.8737 0.5101 7.289 0.0116 0.00546 0.5184
    bl_phq3 0.8893 0.8899 0.887 0.5359 8.084 0.01056 0.006147 0.5359
    bl_phq4 0.8825 0.8832 0.881 0.5194 7.565 0.01122 0.006963 0.5359
    bl_phq5 0.8881 0.8891 0.8874 0.5339 8.019 0.0107 0.008072 0.547
    bl_phq6 0.8847 0.8856 0.8816 0.5252 7.744 0.01102 0.007187 0.5359
    bl_phq7 0.8911 0.8919 0.8878 0.5409 8.247 0.01038 0.007826 0.5531
    bl_phq8 0.8938 0.8954 0.8883 0.5501 8.558 0.01015 0.004864 0.547
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_phq1 231 0.7724 0.7838 0.7518 0.7078 1.879 0.9569
    bl_phq2 232 0.8345 0.8357 0.8212 0.774 2.013 1.017
    bl_phq3 243 0.752 0.7474 0.7003 0.659 2.214 1.111
    bl_phq4 240 0.7919 0.804 0.7732 0.732 2.183 0.9936
    bl_phq5 242 0.7635 0.7543 0.7043 0.6688 1.971 1.044
    bl_phq6 240 0.7816 0.784 0.7511 0.706 1.988 1.096
    bl_phq7 241 0.7349 0.7305 0.677 0.6389 1.859 1.086
    bl_phq8 237 0.6968 0.6991 0.6448 0.6023 1.616 0.9916
  • response.freq:

      1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_phq1 0.4286 0.3593 0.1169 0.09524 0.1047
    bl_phq2 0.3793 0.3578 0.1336 0.1293 0.1008
    bl_phq3 0.3292 0.3292 0.1399 0.2016 0.05814
    bl_phq4 0.2667 0.4333 0.15 0.15 0.06977
    bl_phq5 0.4256 0.3099 0.1322 0.1322 0.06202
    bl_phq6 0.4417 0.2917 0.1042 0.1625 0.06977
    bl_phq7 0.5311 0.2158 0.1162 0.1369 0.06589
    bl_phq8 0.6624 0.1519 0.09283 0.09283 0.0814

PTSD

Cameron, R. P., & Gusman, D. (2003). The primary care PTSD screen (PC-PTSD): development and operating characteristics. Primary care psychiatry, 9(1), 9-14.

Overall
(N=258)
Have had nightmares about it or thought about it when you did not want to?
No 140 (54.3%)
Yes 107 (41.5%)
Do not Know 5 (1.9%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (1.9%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Tried not to think about it or went out of your way to avoid situations that reminded you of it?
No 122 (47.3%)
Yes 122 (47.3%)
Do not Know 8 (3.1%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (1.9%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Were constantly on guard, watchful, or easily startled?
No 139 (53.9%)
Yes 94 (36.4%)
Do not Know 17 (6.6%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.7%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Felt numb or detached from others, activities, or your surroundings?
No 120 (46.5%)
Yes 114 (44.2%)
Do not Know 17 (6.6%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.3%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
PTSD SCORE
Mean (SD) 1.69 (1.56)
Median [Min, Max] 1.00 [0, 4.00]

Resilience

Overall
(N=265)
I am able to adapt when changes occur.
Mean (SD) 3.17 (1.03)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 22 (8.3%)
I can deal with whatever comes my way.
Mean (SD) 3.01 (1.08)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 11 (4.2%)
I try to see the humorous side of things when I am faced with problems.
Mean (SD) 3.06 (1.12)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 18 (6.8%)
Having to cope with stress can make me stronger.
Mean (SD) 2.72 (1.25)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 27 (10.2%)
I tend to bounce back after illness, injury, or other hardships.
Mean (SD) 3.17 (1.10)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 22 (8.3%)
I believe I can achieve my goals, even if there are obstacles.
Mean (SD) 3.30 (0.999)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 10 (3.8%)
Under pressure, I stay focused and think clearly.
Mean (SD) 2.76 (1.20)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 20 (7.5%)
I am not easily discouraged by failure.
Mean (SD) 2.58 (1.28)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 16 (6.0%)
I think of myself as a strong person when dealing with life's challenges and difficulties.
Mean (SD) 3.13 (1.12)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 14 (5.3%)
I am able to handle unpleasant or painful feelings like sadness, fear, and anger.
Mean (SD) 2.83 (1.17)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 21 (7.9%)
Resilience Score (0-40)
Mean (SD) 29.4 (8.47)
Median [Min, Max] 31.0 [0, 40.0]
Missing 6 (2.3%)

Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.899 0.9011 0.9011 0.4768 9.113 0.009278 2.945 0.847 0.4787
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_resilience1 0.8895 0.8916 0.8882 0.4774 8.222 0.01021 0.004611 0.4831
    bl_resilience2 0.8872 0.8893 0.8871 0.4716 8.033 0.01041 0.004994 0.4741
    bl_resilience3 0.889 0.8914 0.8898 0.4769 8.206 0.01026 0.005495 0.4769
    bl_resilience4 0.891 0.8931 0.8907 0.4815 8.358 0.01008 0.005632 0.4841
    bl_resilience5 0.8924 0.8949 0.8929 0.4861 8.515 0.009954 0.005058 0.4913
    bl_resilience6 0.8848 0.8862 0.8843 0.464 7.791 0.01064 0.004539 0.4508
    bl_resilience7 0.8906 0.8933 0.8908 0.4818 8.368 0.01012 0.005427 0.4885
    bl_resilience8 0.8932 0.895 0.8928 0.4865 8.527 0.009879 0.004785 0.4923
    bl_resilience9 0.883 0.8855 0.8828 0.4621 7.733 0.01082 0.004337 0.451
    bl_resilience10 0.8898 0.8925 0.891 0.4798 8.3 0.0102 0.005491 0.4885
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_resilience1 243 0.7319 0.7243 0.6903 0.6428 3.169 1.033
    bl_resilience2 254 0.7651 0.7531 0.7233 0.6779 3.012 1.08
    bl_resilience3 247 0.731 0.7266 0.6875 0.6485 3.065 1.124
    bl_resilience4 238 0.7135 0.704 0.6601 0.6236 2.718 1.246
    bl_resilience5 243 0.6764 0.6811 0.6309 0.5944 3.169 1.102
    bl_resilience6 255 0.7877 0.7907 0.7707 0.7264 3.298 0.9987
    bl_resilience7 245 0.722 0.7025 0.6589 0.6263 2.763 1.202
    bl_resilience8 249 0.6964 0.6792 0.63 0.5963 2.578 1.277
    bl_resilience9 251 0.7972 0.7999 0.7835 0.7402 3.127 1.117
    bl_resilience10 244 0.7209 0.7127 0.6698 0.6362 2.832 1.166
  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_resilience1 0.02058 0.06173 0.1523 0.2593 0.5062 0.08302
    bl_resilience2 0.0315 0.06693 0.185 0.2913 0.4252 0.04151
    bl_resilience3 0.02834 0.09312 0.1498 0.2429 0.4858 0.06792
    bl_resilience4 0.07563 0.08824 0.2353 0.2437 0.3571 0.1019
    bl_resilience5 0.03292 0.06173 0.1523 0.2099 0.5432 0.08302
    bl_resilience6 0.01176 0.07059 0.1098 0.2235 0.5843 0.03774
    bl_resilience7 0.04898 0.1061 0.2531 0.2163 0.3755 0.07547
    bl_resilience8 0.08434 0.1124 0.2691 0.2088 0.3253 0.06038
    bl_resilience9 0.02789 0.08367 0.1474 0.2151 0.5259 0.05283
    bl_resilience10 0.04508 0.09836 0.209 0.2746 0.373 0.07925

SU Screening

Acceptance of Screening

Overall
(N=258)
Did participant accept to provide urine sample for drug test?
No (Declined) 12 (4.7%)
Yes (Accepted) 237 (91.9%)
Missing 9 (3.5%)

Substances Detected

First Sample

Overall
(N=237)
Marijuana (THC)cut-off level: 50 ng/mL
No 107 (45.1%)
Yes 124 (52.3%)
Invalid Result 6 (2.5%)
Cocaine (COC)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 225 (94.9%)
Yes 7 (3.0%)
Invalid Result 5 (2.1%)
Opiates/ Morphine (MOP or OPI300)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 219 (92.4%)
Yes 12 (5.1%)
Invalid Result 6 (2.5%)
Amphetamines (AMP)cut-off level: 1000 ng/mL
No 204 (86.1%)
Yes 32 (13.5%)
Invalid Result 1 (0.4%)
Methamphetamines (MET)cut-off level: 1000 ng/mL
No 204 (86.1%)
Yes 32 (13.5%)
Invalid Result 1 (0.4%)
Phencyclidine (PCP)cut-off level: 25 ng/mL
No 235 (99.2%)
Yes 1 (0.4%)
Invalid Result 1 (0.4%)
Ecstasy (MDMA)cut-off level: 500 ng/mL
No 210 (88.6%)
Yes 26 (11.0%)
Invalid Result 1 (0.4%)
Barbiturates (BAR)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 237 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 0 (0%)
Benzodiazepines (BZO)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 230 (97.0%)
Yes 1 (0.4%)
Invalid Result 5 (2.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Methadone (MTD)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 235 (99.2%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 2 (0.8%)
Buprenorphine (BUP)cut-off level: 10 ng/mL
No 229 (96.6%)
Yes 1 (0.4%)
Invalid Result 7 (3.0%)
Oxycodone (OXY)cut-off level: 100 ng/mL
No 231 (97.5%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 6 (2.5%)

Second Sample

No second drug samples tested as of September 22, 2023

EMA

Timing of EMA Bursts 1-8

  • The earliest first burst of EMA will begin on Saturday, February 05, 2022
  • The earliest second burst of EMA will begin on Wednesday, April 06, 2022
  • The earliest third burst of EMA will begin on Sunday, June 05, 2022
  • The earliest fourth burst of EMA will begin on Thursday, August 04, 2022
  • The earliest fifth burst of EMA will begin on Monday, October 03, 2022
  • The earliest sixth burst of EMA will begin on Friday, December 02, 2022
  • The earliest seventh burst of EMA will begin on Tuesday, January 31, 2023
  • The earliest eighth burst of EMA will begin on Saturday, April 01, 2023

Responses To EMA Prompts

  • A total of n=33526 EMA prompts have been sent as of the day before this report was generated and n=18165 of those prompts received responses (54.2% of all prompts)

Responses Received By EMA Event

A1
(N=8388)
A2
(N=8391)
A3
(N=8375)
A4
(N=8372)
Responded
Yes 4495 (53.6%) 4618 (55.0%) 4530 (54.1%) 4522 (54.0%)
No 3893 (46.4%) 3773 (45.0%) 3845 (45.9%) 3850 (46.0%)

Responses Received By EMA Day Within Burst

D1
(N=4840)
D2
(N=4833)
D3
(N=4818)
D4
(N=4789)
D5
(N=4773)
D6
(N=4746)
D7
(N=4727)
Responded
Yes 2558 (52.9%) 2634 (54.5%) 2599 (53.9%) 2585 (54.0%) 2571 (53.9%) 2670 (56.3%) 2548 (53.9%)
No 2282 (47.1%) 2199 (45.5%) 2219 (46.1%) 2204 (46.0%) 2202 (46.1%) 2076 (43.7%) 2179 (46.1%)

Responses Received By Burst

B1
(N=6875)
B2
(N=5753)
B3
(N=5373)
B4
(N=3901)
B5
(N=3599)
B6
(N=3224)
B7
(N=2834)
B8
(N=1967)
Responded
Yes 4021 (58.5%) 3231 (56.2%) 2864 (53.3%) 2076 (53.2%) 2016 (56.0%) 1594 (49.4%) 1477 (52.1%) 886 (45.0%)
No 2854 (41.5%) 2522 (43.8%) 2509 (46.7%) 1825 (46.8%) 1583 (44.0%) 1630 (50.6%) 1357 (47.9%) 1081 (55.0%)

Responses To All EMA Prompts

Overall
(N=33526)
Responded
Yes 18165 (54.2%)
No 15361 (45.8%)

Item Summaries

Daily

Overall
(N=13348)
Where are you right now?
Bar or club 108 (0.8%)
Faith-based organization (for instance, church, mosque) 53 (0.4%)
Friend's home 890 (6.7%)
Health care or social service setting (for instance, doctor's office, community-based organization) 192 (1.4%)
Home 9431 (70.7%)
Other 682 (5.1%)
Romantic and/or sexual partner's home 158 (1.2%)
School 160 (1.2%)
Work 1674 (12.5%)
How HAPPY are you right now?
Mean (SD) 7.36 (2.87)
Median [Min, Max] 8.00 [0, 10.0]
How ANXIOUS or WORRIED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.77 (3.05)
Median [Min, Max] 2.00 [0, 10.0]
How STRESSED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.89 (3.17)
Median [Min, Max] 2.00 [0, 10.0]
Who are you with right now, whether in-person or virtual contact?
No one/Alone 8279 (62.0%)
Other 278 (2.1%)
With a friend or friends in-person 2249 (16.8%)
With a friend or friends virtually (e.g., playing video games, Google hangout) 344 (2.6%)
With a romantic or sexual partner in-person 914 (6.8%)
With a romantic or sexual partner virtually (e.g., playing video games, Google hangout) 86 (0.6%)
With classmates 240 (1.8%)
With family in-person 816 (6.1%)
With family virtually (e.g., playing video games, Google hangout) 142 (1.1%)
What are you doing right now?: Attending school or college
Checked 897 (6.7%)
Unchecked 12451 (93.3%)
What are you doing right now?: Smoking cigarettes or vaping
Checked 1021 (7.6%)
Unchecked 12327 (92.4%)
What are you doing right now?: Drinking alcohol
Checked 354 (2.7%)
Unchecked 12994 (97.3%)
What are you doing right now?: Smoking or using marijuana
Checked 1814 (13.6%)
Unchecked 11534 (86.4%)
What are you doing right now?: Using drugs other than marijuana
Checked 101 (0.8%)
Unchecked 13247 (99.2%)
What are you doing right now?: Working in the community
Checked 1299 (9.7%)
Unchecked 12049 (90.3%)
What are you doing right now?: Engaging in the street economy or informal economy
Checked 110 (0.8%)
Unchecked 13238 (99.2%)
What are you doing right now?: On the computer or smartphone, watching TV or a movie, looking at apps, playing video games
Checked 6109 (45.8%)
Unchecked 7239 (54.2%)
What are you doing right now?: Attending medical or social service appointments
Checked 167 (1.3%)
Unchecked 13181 (98.7%)
What are you doing right now?: Reading
Checked 1780 (13.3%)
Unchecked 11568 (86.7%)
What are you doing right now?: A physical activity
Checked 1082 (8.1%)
Unchecked 12266 (91.9%)
What are you doing right now?: Other
Checked 1198 (9.0%)
Unchecked 12150 (91.0%)

End of the Day

Overall
(N=4404)
Where are you right now?
Bar or club 121 (2.7%)
Faith-based organization (for instance, church, mosque, etc.) 9 (0.2%)
Friend's home 309 (7.0%)
Health care or social service setting (for instance, doctor's office, community-based organization, etc.) 12 (0.3%)
Home 3484 (79.1%)
Other 140 (3.2%)
Romantic and/or sexual partner's home 66 (1.5%)
School 24 (0.5%)
Work 239 (5.4%)
How HAPPY are you right now?
Mean (SD) 7.45 (2.88)
Median [Min, Max] 8.00 [0, 10.0]
How ANXIOUS or WORRIED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.65 (3.01)
Median [Min, Max] 2.00 [0, 10.0]
How STRESSED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.79 (3.13)
Median [Min, Max] 2.00 [0, 10.0]
How much have you experienced discrimination, or been hassled or been made to feel inferior?
Mean (SD) 1.56 (2.87)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 10.0]
Did you take any HIV medication today?
No 449 (10.2%)
Yes 3955 (89.8%)
What did you do today?: Attended school or college
Checked 327 (7.4%)
Unchecked 4077 (92.6%)
What did you do today?: Smoked cigarettes or vaped
Checked 450 (10.2%)
Unchecked 3954 (89.8%)
What did you do today?: Drank alcohol
Checked 279 (6.3%)
Unchecked 4125 (93.7%)
What did you do today?: Smoked or used marijuana
Checked 946 (21.5%)
Unchecked 3458 (78.5%)
What did you do today?: Used drugs other than marijuana
Checked 69 (1.6%)
Unchecked 4335 (98.4%)
What did you do today?: Worked in the community
Checked 455 (10.3%)
Unchecked 3949 (89.7%)
What did you do today?: Engaged in the street economy or informal economy
Checked 36 (0.8%)
Unchecked 4368 (99.2%)
What did you do today?: Was on the computer or smartphone, watching TV or a movie, looking at apps, playing video games
Checked 2271 (51.6%)
Unchecked 2133 (48.4%)
What did you do today?: Attended medical or social service appointments
Checked 96 (2.2%)
Unchecked 4308 (97.8%)
What did you do today?: Reading
Checked 807 (18.3%)
Unchecked 3597 (81.7%)
What did you do today?: A physical activity
Checked 560 (12.7%)
Unchecked 3844 (87.3%)
What did you do today?: Other
Checked 320 (7.3%)
Unchecked 4084 (92.7%)


Overall
(N=4404)
How much of your HIV medication did you take today? (Version 1)
0 - None of the prescribed doses 451 (10.2%)
1 62 (1.4%)
2 5 (0.1%)
6 1 (0.0%)
10 - All of the prescribed doses 3601 (81.8%)
Missing 284 (6.4%)
How much of your HIV medication did you take today? (Version 2)
None of my doses 451 (10.2%)
Some of my doses 175 (4.0%)
Most of my doses 99 (2.2%)
All of my HIV medication doses 3601 (81.8%)
Missing 78 (1.8%)
Did you take any HIV medication today?
No 449 (10.2%)
Yes 3955 (89.8%)


What are the main reasons you did not take HIV medication today?

Overall
(N=451)
HIV medication is not prescribed for me at this time
Checked 119 (26.4%)
Unchecked 332 (73.6%)
Prescription needs to be filled
Checked 148 (32.8%)
Unchecked 303 (67.2%)
Sold HIV medications because needed cash
Checked 11 (2.4%)
Unchecked 440 (97.6%)
Did not want side effects
Checked 15 (3.3%)
Unchecked 436 (96.7%)
Taking a break from HIV medications
Checked 21 (4.7%)
Unchecked 430 (95.3%)
Do not trust HIV medications
Checked 10 (2.2%)
Unchecked 441 (97.8%)
Do not want anyone to find out I am living with HIV
Checked 3 (0.7%)
Unchecked 448 (99.3%)
My numbers have been good (viral load, T-cells)
Checked 11 (2.4%)
Unchecked 440 (97.6%)
Alcohol or drug use got in the way
Checked 14 (3.1%)
Unchecked 437 (96.9%)
Mental health got in the way
Checked 63 (14.0%)
Unchecked 388 (86.0%)
Other reasons
Checked 95 (21.1%)
Unchecked 356 (78.9%)


Follow-Up

Nine Months

Interview Completion

Overall
(N=125)
Nine-Month Interview Completed
Nine-Month Follow-Up Missed 18 (14.4%)
Yes 107 (85.6%)


  • n=133 pending nine-month follow-up interviews
  • n=18 missed nine-month follow-up interviews

Eighteen Months

Interview Completion

Overall
(N=25)
Eighteen-Month Interview Completed
Eighteen-Month Follow-Up Missed 3 (12.0%)
Yes 22 (88.0%)


  • n=233 pending eighteen-month follow-up interviews
  • n=3 missed eighteen-month follow-up interviews

Undetectable Viral Load Over Time

Undetectable at 9 Month Follow-Up Total
No Yes
Undetectable at BL
    No 15 (14%) 11 (10%) 26 (24%)
    Yes 6 (5.5%) 77 (71%) 83 (76%)
Total 21 (19%) 88 (81%) 109 (100%)

Prescreening Form (n=1562)

  • Prescreener completed (n=281)
  • Refused prescreener (n=41)
  • Recruiter only (n=6)
  • Needs additional contact info (n=165)
  • Do not contact (n=176)